Dr Derek Brian Lauritzen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr Derek Brian Lauritzen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in San Luis Obispo, California. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 941 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 434-2350.

Dr Derek Brian Lauritzen is licensed to practice in California (license number G77319) 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 1841348166.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Brian Lauritzen, MD
941 California Blvd,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 434-2350
(805) 434-9888

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Brian Lauritzen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location941 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, 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 Derek Brian Lauritzen attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841348166
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254328339
  • Enrollment ID: I20040429000885

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Brian Lauritzen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841348166NPI-NPPES
00G773190OtherCABLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
00G773190MedicaidCA
G77319OtherCABLUE CROSS
7808216OtherCAAETNA PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G77319 (California)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist G77319 (California)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 Derek Brian Lauritzen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Eye Surgery, Inc., A Professional Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508380031
PECOS PAC ID: 9931466604
Enrollment ID: O20171205002113

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 Derek Brian Lauritzen 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 Derek Brian Lauritzen, MD
941 California Blvd,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2905

Ph: (805) 544-0006
Dr Derek Brian Lauritzen, MD
941 California Blvd,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ph: (805) 434-2350

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Ophthalmology Doctors in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Dr. John Burley Cotter, MD
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Phone: 805-541-1342    Fax: 805-541-5836
Larry Baldwin, M.D.
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William E Mcree, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3855 Broad Street, Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-545-7881    Fax: 805-548-8785
Mark D Sherman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 628 California Blvd, Ste D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-545-7881    Fax: 805-548-8785
Dr. Christopher S Hulburd, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3855 Broad Street, Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-545-7881    Fax: 805-548-8785

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