Dr Lester G Peters, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Dr Lester G Peters, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Richmond, Virginia. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Brook Run Vision Center and his current practice location is 5644 Brook Rd, Richmond, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 264-2956.

Dr Lester G Peters is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000231) 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 1467554436.

Contact Information

Dr Lester G Peters, OD
5644 Brook Rd,
Richmond, VA 23227-2273
(804) 264-2956
(804) 264-0447

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lester G Peters
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location5644 Brook Rd, Richmond, Virginia
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 Lester G Peters attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467554436
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/13/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769561570
  • Enrollment ID: I20080506000077

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lester G Peters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467554436NPI-NPPES
35004OtherVADAVIS VISION
279166OtherVAANT;HEM BLUE CROSS
9232613MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000231 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brook Run Vision Center19514807633

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 Lester G Peters allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBrook Run Vision Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235344045
PECOS PAC ID: 1951480763
Enrollment ID: O20080506000070

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 Lester G Peters 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 Lester G Peters, OD
5644 Brook Rd,
Richmond, VA 23227-2273

Ph: (804) 264-2956
Dr Lester G Peters, OD
5644 Brook Rd,
Richmond, VA 23227-2273

Ph: (804) 264-2956

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