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THOMPSON SOWASH O.D.
NPI 1023461647
Optometrist in Aurora, CO

Active since July 19, 2016PECOS Enrolled
13955 E MISSISSIPPI, AURORA, CO 80012(303) 695-4999(303) 695-0896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Thompson Sowash O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THOMPSON SOWASH O.D. (NPI 1023461647) is an individual optometrist in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Arizona (2138) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023461647
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMPSON SOWASHCredential: O.D.
Location Address13955 E MISSISSIPPIAurora, CO 80012
Mailing Address13955 E Mississippi AveAurora, CO 80012-3692 · (303) 695-4999 · Fax (303) 695-0896
Phone(303) 695-4999
Fax(303) 695-0896
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2016
✔ NPI 1023461647 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 2138
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
13955 E MISSISSIPPI, Aurora, CO 80012
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Thompson Sowash O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Thompson Sowash reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sowash Optometry Group PC
14 mi
Optometrist
355 S WADSWORTH BLVD, SUITE D
Lakewood, CO 80226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336172055 (720) 962-6906
Tom Sowash Od & Associates PC
591 mi
Optometrist
3431 W FRYE RD STE 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174627202 (480) 782-9658
Pacific Eye Group, PC
900 mi
Optometrist
63455 N HWY 97 STE 75
Bend, OR 97703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon and Washington enrollments
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831656925 (541) 389-5207

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80012 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thompson Sowash's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thompson Sowash is 1023461647. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2016.

Where is Thompson Sowash located?

Thompson Sowash practices at 13955 E Mississippi, Aurora, CO 80012. The listed phone number is (303) 695-4999.

What is Thompson Sowash's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Thompson Sowash enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thompson Sowash is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thompson Sowash's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thompson Sowash reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sowash Optometry Group PC (Lakewood, CO), Tom Sowash Od & Associates PC (Chandler, AZ) and Pacific Eye Group, PC (Bend, OR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thompson Sowash's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thompson Sowash accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 4 other insurers list Thompson Sowash as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thompson Sowash was last updated on July 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.