Dr Lester Joseph Herro Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chicago, IL

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Dr Lester Joseph Herro Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5026 So Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (773) 434-6228.

Dr Lester Joseph Herro Jr is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046006858) 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 1851420590.

Contact Information

Dr Lester Joseph Herro Jr, OD
5026 So Ashland Ave,
Chicago, IL 60609-4990
(773) 434-6228
(773) 434-7889

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lester Joseph Herro Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience48 Years
Location5026 So Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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 Lester Joseph Herro Jr attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851420590
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810179801
  • Enrollment ID: I20110311000781

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lester Joseph Herro Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851420590NPI-NPPES
046006858MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046006858 (Illinois)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 Lester Joseph Herro Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLester J Herro Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326244732
PECOS PAC ID: 4486836475
Enrollment ID: O20110311000756

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 Lester Joseph Herro Jr 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 Lester Joseph Herro Jr, OD
5026 So Ashland Ave,
Chicago, IL 60609-4990

Ph: (773) 434-6228		Dr Lester Joseph Herro Jr, OD
5026 So Ashland Ave,
Chicago, IL 60609-4990

Ph: (773) 434-6228

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