Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bemidji, MN

Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bemidji, Minnesota. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Whelan Eye Care, Inc. and her current practice location is 1900 Division St W Unit 5, Bemidji, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 759-1430.

Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number MN3502) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1912314774.

Contact Information

Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton, OD
1900 Division St W Unit 5,
Bemidji, MN 56601-6397
(218) 759-1430
(218) 444-9086

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience10 Years
Location1900 Division St W Unit 5, Bemidji, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912314774
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2014
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608093174
  • Enrollment ID: I20170905003533

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912314774NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist MN3502 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Whelan Eye Care, Inc.15574941193

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 Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameWhelan Eye Care, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316955941
PECOS PAC ID: 1557494119
Enrollment ID: O20100803000353

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 Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton 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 Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton, OD
1000 E Dimond Blvd, Suite 101,
Anchorage, AK 99515-2029

Ph: (907) 349-6932
Dr Lauren Michelle Dobson Hazelton, OD
1900 Division St W Unit 5,
Bemidji, MN 56601-6397

Ph: (218) 759-1430

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