Dr Lekha Gopal, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kearny, NJ

Dr Lekha Gopal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kearny, New Jersey. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. Her current practice location is 806 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (201) 991-6900.

Dr Lekha Gopal is licensed to practice in New York (license number 218774) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1689624173.

Contact Information

Dr Lekha Gopal, MD
806 Kearny Ave,
Kearny, NJ 07032-3148
(201) 991-6900
(201) 991-6997

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lekha Gopal
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location806 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lekha Gopal graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689624173
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/23/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719940311
  • Enrollment ID: I20041104001001

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lekha Gopal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689624173NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MA07246700 (New Jersey)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 218774 (New York)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 Lekha Gopal allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215989249
PECOS PAC ID: 9133032519
Enrollment ID: O20031111000524
Entity NameLekha H Gopal Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578608048
PECOS PAC ID: 2264532613
Enrollment ID: O20070713000463

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 Lekha Gopal 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 Lekha Gopal, MD
806 Kearny Ave,
Kearny, NJ 07032-3148

Ph: (201) 991-6900
Dr Lekha Gopal, MD
806 Kearny Ave,
Kearny, NJ 07032-3148

Ph: (201) 991-6900

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