Dr Alexander Paul Lukens, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alameda, CA

Dr Alexander Paul Lukens, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alameda, California. He went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2651 Blanding Ave, Suite B, Alameda, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 748-9749.

Dr Alexander Paul Lukens is licensed to practice in California (license number 12835) 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 1275533879.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Paul Lukens, OD
2651 Blanding Ave, Suite B,
Alameda, CA 94501-1580
(510) 748-9749
(510) 748-9869

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Paul Lukens
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location2651 Blanding Ave, Alameda, California
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:
  • Dr Alexander Paul Lukens attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275533879
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/26/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284784406
  • Enrollment ID: I20090610000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Paul Lukens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275533879NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 12835 (California)Primary

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. Dr Alexander Paul Lukens allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLukens Optometry Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013155142
PECOS PAC ID: 8820148042
Enrollment ID: O20090610000261

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. Dr Alexander Paul Lukens 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
Dr Alexander Paul Lukens, OD
2651 Blanding Ave, Suite B,
Alameda, CA 94501-1580

Ph: (510) 748-9749
Dr Alexander Paul Lukens, OD
2651 Blanding Ave, Suite B,
Alameda, CA 94501-1580

Ph: (510) 748-9749

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