Dr. William James Thomas
Dr. William J. Thomas
Last updated: Mar 20, 2009

Dr. William J. Thomas

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 22 years
  • Graduated from: Creighton University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1999
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1245246263

Dr. William J. Thomas M.D.

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 11606 Nicholas Street Suite 200 in Omaha, NE 68154. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Color Blindness, Corneal Disease, Exotropia, Glaucoma, LASIK. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245246263. Appointment can be made via the phone number (402) 493-3712. He is affiliated with 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. William James Thomas, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. William J. Thomas.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. William J. Thomas

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. William J. Thomas as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Clear Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 36 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. William J. Thomas is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William J. Thomas is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Omaha Eye & Laser Institute, Inc.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Genentech $607
Alcon $354
Allergan $276

Other

Food and Beverage $1944

Studies

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1999

Affiliated hospitals

BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER
1600 SOUTH 48TH ST
LINCOLN, 68506 NE
(402) 481-1111
THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
8303 DODGE ST
OMAHA, 68114 NE
(402) 354-4000

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. William James Thomas?

Dr. William James Thomas's office is located at 11606 Nicholas Street Suite 200 in Omaha, NE 68154.

Does Dr. William James Thomas accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. William James Thomas is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. William James Thomas affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. William James Thomas is affiliated with BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. William James Thomas treat?

Dr. William James Thomas provides treatment for Astigmatism, Color Blindness, Corneal Disease, Exotropia, Glaucoma, LASIK. For the full list see this list.