Michael Lakher, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Brookline, MA

Michael Lakher, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Brookline, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 318 Harvard St S 10, Brookline, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 232-9200.

Michael Lakher is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3437) 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 1548321458.

Contact Information

Michael Lakher, OD
318 Harvard St S 10,
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 232-9200
(617) 232-9201

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Lakher
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location318 Harvard St S 10, Brookline, 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:
  • Michael Lakher attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548321458
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/02/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456528892
  • Enrollment ID: I20120125000545

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Lakher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548321458NPI-NPPES
B20929001OtherCIGNA
5856168OtherAETNA
LAW15749OtherMABLUE CROSS
762361OtherTUFTS HEALTH PLAN
U30748OtherHARVARD PILGRIM
MA3437OtherEYE MED COLE
2200040OtherUNITED HEALTH CARE
0354414MedicaidMA
12119OtherSPECTERA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3437 (Massachusetts)Primary

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. Michael Lakher 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
Michael Lakher, OD
17 Mansfield Rd,
Wellesley, MA 02481

Ph: (781) 431-7762
Michael Lakher, OD
318 Harvard St S 10,
Brookline, MA 02446

Ph: (617) 232-9200

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