Dr Richard D Lappen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Greensburg, PA

Dr Richard D Lappen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lappen Eye Care Greensburg Llc and his current practice location is 1821 Jefferson St, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 837-5350.

Dr Richard D Lappen is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OE005666T) 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 1922141746.

Contact Information

Dr Richard D Lappen, OD
1821 Jefferson St,
Greensburg, PA 15601-5518
(724) 837-5350
(724) 837-5352

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard D Lappen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location1821 Jefferson St, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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 Richard D Lappen attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922141746
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820259625
  • Enrollment ID: I20120420000454

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard D Lappen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922141746NPI-NPPES
LA119957OtherPABCBS PERFORM ID
LA1466628OtherPABCBS PROVIDER ID NO
OE005666TOtherPASTATE LICENSE NUMBER
PA95666OtherPAVBA ID NUMBER
0017464880002MedicaidPA
49828OtherPADAVIS VISION ID NUMBER
016447OtherPADORALUPMC ID NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OE005666T (Pennsylvania)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 Richard D Lappen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLappen Eye Care Pittsburgh Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295291722
PECOS PAC ID: 0345588356
Enrollment ID: O20190218002079
Provider NameLappen Eye Care Greensburg Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265025118
PECOS PAC ID: 8123437837
Enrollment ID: O20210511000015
Provider NameLappen Eye Care- South Hills Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578233490
PECOS PAC ID: 6103214978
Enrollment ID: O20211027002067
Provider NameLappen Eye Care-south Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427728245
PECOS PAC ID: 8921496506
Enrollment ID: O20211101002382

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 Richard D Lappen 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 Richard D Lappen, OD
1821 Jefferson St,
Greensburg, PA 15601-5518

Ph: (724) 837-5350
Dr Richard D Lappen, OD
1821 Jefferson St,
Greensburg, PA 15601-5518

Ph: (724) 837-5350

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