Individual provider

Thomas Stank, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Medicare enrolled

Thomas Stank, M.D. is an Ophthalmology Physician in Jonesboro, AR, registered under NPI 1598779209. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 601 E MATTHEWS AVE, Jonesboro, AR 72401. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
N8184 AR Ophthalmology Physician primary
N8184 AR Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology)…

This provider holds licence N8184 issued in AR. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Ophthalmology
PAC ID
4880596931
Enrollment ID
I20101019000115

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Ophthalmology covers

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. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207W00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Ophthalmology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician N8184 AR primary
207WX0009X Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Glaucoma Specialist N8184 AR

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1598779209 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 28, 2006
Last updatedOct 10, 2023
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 601 E MATTHEWS AVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 935-6396
Fax (870) 935-1469
Other identifiers 203329909 · Other (MO)
550247933 · Other (AR)
120592001 · Medicaid (AR)
180014251 · Other (AR)
This record was updated on Oct 10, 2023, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1598779209 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 9 8 7 7 9 2 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 9 8 5 7 9 2 0

Sum = 71 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1598779209?
NPI 1598779209 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Thomas Stank, M.D. in Jonesboro, AR. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Ophthalmology Physician cover?
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…
How do I contact Thomas Stank, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (870) 935-6396, last updated Oct 10, 2023. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Thomas Stank, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1598779209 a valid number?
Yes. 1598779209 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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