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THOMAS PAXTON ARNOLD OD
NPI 1215923859
Optometrist in Sugar Land, TX

Active since September 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478(281) 242-2020(281) 565-0888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Thomas Paxton Arnold Od NPPES

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

THOMAS PAXTON ARNOLD OD (NPI 1215923859) is an individual optometrist in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (3312TG) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215923859
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS PAXTON ARNOLDCredential: OD
Location Address15337 SOUTHWEST FWYSugar Land, TX 77478-3832
Mailing Address15337 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77478-3832 · (281) 242-2020 · Fax (281) 565-0888
Phone(281) 242-2020
Fax(281) 565-0888
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2008
✔ NPI 1215923859 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 TX · 3312TG
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.
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC0574080001TX
Medicare UPINT78915TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified84T731TX
Medicaid1242034-01TX

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.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)

Thomas Paxton Arnold Od 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Arnold reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Aeg Texas Professional PLLC
215 mi
Optometrist
205B W WATER ST
Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 404 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457905937 (830) 896-2600
One Hour Optical Medical Services, PC
874 mi
Optometrist
1685 S COLORADO BLVD, UNIT O
Denver, CO 80222
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770648297 (303) 757-6747

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 77478 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WILEY WALLS OD
Optometrist
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 242-2020
JOCELYN HORISZNY OD
Optometrist
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 242-2020
TODAY'S VISION SUGAR LAND PA
Optometrist
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 242-2020
DR. ANUSHA RACHEL MATHEW OD
Optometrist
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 242-2020
AEG TEXAS PROFESSIONAL PLLC
Optometrist
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 242-2020
MELISSA CHARLOTTE MOELLER OD
Optometrist
15337 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 242-2020

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 Thomas Arnold's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Arnold is 1215923859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2005.

Where is Thomas Arnold located?

Thomas Arnold practices at 15337 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The listed phone number is (281) 242-2020.

What is Thomas Arnold's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Arnold enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Arnold is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Arnold's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Arnold reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Aeg Texas Professional PLLC (Kerrville, TX) and One Hour Optical Medical Services, PC (Denver, CO). 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 Thomas Arnold's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Arnold accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Thomas Arnold 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 Thomas Arnold was last updated on July 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.