Dr Laura K Brown, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bakersfield, CA

Dr Laura K Brown, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bakersfield, California. She graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc and her current practice location is 4101 Empire Dr Ste 120, Bakersfield, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (661) 325-3937.

Dr Laura K Brown is licensed to practice in California (license number 14117T) 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 1053483313.

Contact Information

Dr Laura K Brown, OD
4101 Empire Dr Ste 120,
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0681
(661) 325-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Laura K Brown
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location4101 Empire Dr Ste 120, Bakersfield, California
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 Laura K Brown graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053483313
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456247246
  • Enrollment ID: I20141106002590

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Laura K Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053483313NPI-NPPES
200018200-AMedicaidOK
20406OtherOKSPECTERA PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 14117T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc14563927868

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 Laura K Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEmpire Eye And Laser Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265515878
PECOS PAC ID: 1456392786
Enrollment ID: O20090107000003
Provider NameAce Eyecare Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013449297
PECOS PAC ID: 3971871849
Enrollment ID: O20170616002341

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 Laura K Brown 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 Laura K Brown, OD
12313 Lavina Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93312-6489

Ph: (661) 204-2488
Dr Laura K Brown, OD
4101 Empire Dr Ste 120,
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0681

Ph: (661) 325-3937

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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