Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Thomas A. Pinkston work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas A. Pinkston at 1 hospital: Haywood Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Thomas A. Pinkston see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Waynesville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Thomas A. Pinkston's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Thomas A. Pinkston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas A. Pinkston accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Thomas A. Pinkston?
- (828) 456-8361, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Thomas A. Pinkston's NPI number?
- 1427313568. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Thomas A. Pinkston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas A. Pinkston at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340184
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas A. Pinkston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1604 Sulphur Springs RdWaynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456‑8361
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas A. Pinkston as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Haywood Family Eye Care Od PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Waynesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waynesville, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427313568 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians