Dr Loretta L De Koster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Elmwood Park, IL

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Dr Loretta L De Koster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Elmwood Park, Illinois. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1993 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation, Desert Elite Eye Group Inc and her current practice location is 2500 N. Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 456-4362.

Dr Loretta L De Koster is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046.008683) 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 1316028723.

Contact Information

Dr Loretta L De Koster, OD
2500 N. Harlem Ave,
Elmwood Park, IL 60707-2020
(708) 456-4362
(708) 456-5161

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Loretta L De Koster
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location2500 N. Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, Illinois
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 Loretta L De Koster attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316028723
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042407165
  • Enrollment ID: I20241115001953

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Loretta L De Koster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316028723NPI-NPPES
01621057OtherILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
6375OtherILDAVIS VISION
IL4407OtherILMEDICARE PTAN
1316028723OtherILLORETTA DE KOSTER NPI
113869OtherILEYE CARE PLAN OF AMERICA
1992982169OtherILNPI #1992982169 LORETTA DE KOSTER,O.D.,LTD. DBA MELROSE EYECARE CENTER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046008683 (Illinois)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 046.008683 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation54968953775
Desert Elite Eye Group Inc19517446304

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 Loretta L De Koster allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDesert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386710564
PECOS PAC ID: 5496895377
Enrollment ID: O20091228000469

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 Loretta L De Koster 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 Loretta L De Koster, OD
2500 N. Harlem Ave,
Elmwood Park, IL 60707-2020

Ph: (708) 456-4362		Dr Loretta L De Koster, OD
2500 N. Harlem Ave,
Elmwood Park, IL 60707-2020

Ph: (708) 456-4362

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