Dr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houghton Lake, MI

Dr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houghton Lake, Michigan. She went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 2129 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 366-6344.

Dr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number LS004270) 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 1154365815.

Contact Information

Dr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis, OD
2129 W Houghton Lake Dr,
Houghton Lake, MI 48629-8236
(989) 366-6344
(989) 366-6390

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location2129 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, Michigan
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 Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154365815
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567416696
  • Enrollment ID: I20050310000795

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154365815NPI-NPPES
900D010070OtherMIBLUE CROSS OF MICHIGAN
944767641MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist LS004270 (Michigan)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 Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEye Health Of Houghton Lake Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295924587
PECOS PAC ID: 6709976715
Enrollment ID: O20071214000068

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 Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis 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 Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis, OD
8154 Bel Cherrie Dr,
Traverse City, MI 49686-1637

Ph: (231) 633-4210
Dr Lauren Elizabeth Skarnulis, OD
2129 W Houghton Lake Dr,
Houghton Lake, MI 48629-8236

Ph: (989) 366-6344

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Optometrist in Houghton Lake, MI

Family Eye Care Pc
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Practice Location: 6525 A W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Phone: 989-422-5731    Fax: 989-422-2534
Eye Health Of Houghton Lake, P.l.l.c.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2129 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Phone: 989-366-6344    Fax: 989-366-6390
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6525a W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Phone: 989-422-5731    Fax: 989-422-2534

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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