Dr Christopher Lyon, PHD,MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Orange, CA

Dr Christopher Lyon, PHD,MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Orange, California. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1201 W La Veta Ave, 300, Orange, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (714) 771-1144.

Dr Christopher Lyon is licensed to practice in California (license number A37277) 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 1649316753.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Lyon, PHD,MD
1201 W La Veta Ave, 300,
Orange, CA 92868-4213
(714) 771-1144
(714) 771-6785

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Lyon
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, 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 Christopher Lyon graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649316753
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779649843
  • Enrollment ID: I20090226000117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Lyon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649316753NPI-NPPES
330116450OtherCATAXID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A37277 (California)Primary
208600000XSurgery A37277 (California)Secondary

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 Christopher Lyon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher Lyon Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174723605
PECOS PAC ID: 8628347903
Enrollment ID: O20170629000947

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 Christopher Lyon 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 Christopher Lyon, PHD,MD
1201 W La Veta Ave, 300,
Orange, CA 92868-4213

Ph: (714) 771-1144
Dr Christopher Lyon, PHD,MD
1201 W La Veta Ave, 300,
Orange, CA 92868-4213

Ph: (714) 771-1144

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