THOMAS HAND
NPI 1437879699
Optometrist in Hammond, LA

Q: What is Thomas Hand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Hand is 1437879699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2022.

Q: What is Thomas Hand's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Hand was last updated on August 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since August 29, 2022PECOS Enrolled

201 S CATE ST STE C, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 956-7890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Thomas Hand NPPES

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

THOMAS HAND (NPI 1437879699) is an individual optometrist in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1962-908AT) and active in the NPI registry since August 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437879699

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS HAND

Location Address201 S CATE ST STE CHammond, LA 70403-4271

Mailing Address201 S Cate St Ste CHammond, LA 70403-4271

Phone(985) 956-7890

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2022

NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2022

✔ NPI 1437879699 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 LA · 1962-908AT

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.

201 S CATE ST STE C, Hammond, LA 70403

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Thomas Hand 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.06 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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

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

LA OPTOMETRICS VISION CENTER

Optometrist

201 S CATE ST STE C
HAMMOND, LA 70403

Tangipahoa Parish (985) 956-7890

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 Hand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Hand is 1437879699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2022.

Where is Thomas Hand located?

Thomas Hand practices at 201 S Cate St Ste C, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 956-7890.

What is Thomas Hand's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Hand enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Thomas Hand accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 5 other insurers list Thomas Hand 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 Hand was last updated on August 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.