Thomas Furgason, MD
NPI 1295739779 · Ophthalmology Physician · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Furgason, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1295739779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295739779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34330 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,284 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,611 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,064 | $119 |
| Complex Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66982 | 510 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 292 | $84 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 262 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,007 | 206 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 309 | 186 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 220 | 54 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 216 | 58 |
| Timolol Maleate | 206 | 47 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 183 | 120 |
| Ofloxacin | 179 | 118 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 93 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2009-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Furgason's NPI number?
- Thomas Furgason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295739779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Furgason's specialty?
- Thomas Furgason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Furgason located?
- Thomas Furgason's practice location on file with NPPES is 2845 Farrell Crescent, Owensboro, KY 42303.
- What is Thomas Furgason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Furgason is (270) 926-3297.
- Does Thomas Furgason accept Medicare?
- Thomas Furgason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Furgason's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Furgason's NPI (1295739779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.