Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Thomas F. Essman, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1366584344

Dr. Thomas F. Essman, MD is an Ophthalmology in Joplin, Missouri. Graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine in 1989, 37 years ago. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2007
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1703 W 30th St Ste B
Joplin, MO 64804-1519
Phone: (174) 781-2616
Fax: (417) 781-2934
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 106707 (MO)
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence 106707 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1366584344
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 13, 2007
Last updated in NPPESAugust 27, 2024
Certification dateAugust 27, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated

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