Christopher A Karalekas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lowell, MA

Christopher A Karalekas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lowell, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Aeg Massachusetts Professional Pc and his current practice location is 850 Chelmsford St, Lowell, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 452-0127.

Christopher A Karalekas is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3863) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043212087.

Contact Information

Christopher A Karalekas, OD
850 Chelmsford St,
Lowell, MA 01851-5149
(978) 452-0127
(978) 452-1749

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher A Karalekas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location850 Chelmsford St, Lowell, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher A Karalekas attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043212087
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719041557
  • Enrollment ID: I20090123000058

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher A Karalekas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043212087NPI-NPPES
31932OtherMAFALLON HEALTH PLAN
365495OtherMAHEALTH SOURCE MASS
980956OtherMANETWORK HEALTH
0006473OtherMANEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
0369365MedicaidMA
151430OtherMAHARVARD COMMUNITY HP
21613OtherNHANTHEM BC/BS
7625OtherMADAVIS VISION
B20884301OtherCIGNA
W16129OtherMAHMOBLUE/MASS.
W16129OtherMABC/BS OF MASS.
042489265OtherMAPHCS
W20210OtherMABC/BS INDEMINITY
759053OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3863 (Massachusetts)Primary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 3863 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 3863 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aeg Massachusetts Professional Pc690128255726

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher A Karalekas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAdvanced Eye Care Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689902314
PECOS PAC ID: 1557402823
Enrollment ID: O20100108000295
Provider NameAeg Massachusetts Professional Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952035040
PECOS PAC ID: 6901282557
Enrollment ID: O20221005000141

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher A Karalekas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher A Karalekas, OD
291 Dale St,
Waltham, MA 02451-2953

Ph: (617) 610-8055
Christopher A Karalekas, OD
850 Chelmsford St,
Lowell, MA 01851-5149

Ph: (978) 452-0127

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