Dr Lawrence Howard Kessler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Champaign, IL

Dr Lawrence Howard Kessler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Champaign, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 44 E. Main Street, Suit 100, Champaign, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 356-5377.

Dr Lawrence Howard Kessler is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046-006931) 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 1194827642.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Howard Kessler, OD
44 E. Main Street, Suit 100,
Champaign, IL 61820-3636
(217) 356-5377
(217) 356-5379

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Howard Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location44 E. Main Street, Champaign, Illinois
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 Lawrence Howard Kessler attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194827642
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406852789
  • Enrollment ID: I20061010000220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Howard Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194827642NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046-006931 (Illinois)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 Lawrence Howard Kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLawrence Kessler And Assoc Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285727214
PECOS PAC ID: 3072699693
Enrollment ID: O20080324000568

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 Lawrence Howard Kessler 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 Lawrence Howard Kessler, OD
1514 W Charles St,
Champaign, IL 61821-4427

Ph: (217) 377-2801
Dr Lawrence Howard Kessler, OD
44 E. Main Street, Suit 100,
Champaign, IL 61820-3636

Ph: (217) 356-5377

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