DR. THOMAS F. ESSMAN MD
NPI 1366584344
Ophthalmology in Joplin, MO

Active since February 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1703 W 30TH ST STE B, JOPLIN, MO 64804(174) 781-2616(417) 781-2934 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas F. Essman Md NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS F. ESSMAN MD (NPI 1366584344) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (106707) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366584344
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS F. ESSMANCredential: MD
Location Address1703 W 30TH ST STE BJoplin, MO 64804-1519
Mailing AddressPo Box 2580Springfield, MO 65801-2580 · (417) 829-4620 · Fax (417) 829-4316
Fax(417) 781-2934
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2024
NPI 1366584344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in MO · 106707
Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Also ListedOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0107X · License 106707 (MO)
1703 W 30TH ST STE B, Joplin, MO 64804

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid207707704MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas F. Essman Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2567594245
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100715000450
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64804 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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 Thomas Essman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Essman is 1366584344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2007.

Where is Thomas Essman located?

Thomas Essman practices at 1703 W 30th St Ste B, Joplin, MO 64804. The listed phone number is (174) 781-2616.

What is Thomas Essman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Thomas Essman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Essman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomas Essman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 5 other insurers list Thomas Essman 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 Essman was last updated on August 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.