Lawrence Kaplan, - Medicare Optometrist in Mill Valley, CA

Lawrence Kaplan, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Mill Valley, California. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 61 Camino Alto Ste 100, Mill Valley, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 381-2020.

Lawrence Kaplan is licensed to practice in California (license number 6475) 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 1497765028.

Contact Information

Lawrence Kaplan,
61 Camino Alto Ste 100,
Mill Valley, CA 94941-2900
(415) 381-2020
(415) 381-0774

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLawrence Kaplan
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location61 Camino Alto Ste 100, Mill Valley, California
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:
  • Lawrence Kaplan attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497765028
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698726982
  • Enrollment ID: I20071231000167

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lawrence Kaplan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497765028NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6475 (California)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. Lawrence Kaplan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEliot Kaplan Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497953111
PECOS PAC ID: 9739130022
Enrollment ID: O20050203000540

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. Lawrence Kaplan 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
Lawrence Kaplan,
61 Camino Alto, Ste 100a,
Mill Valley, CA 94941-2900

Ph: (415) 459-2358
Lawrence Kaplan,
61 Camino Alto Ste 100,
Mill Valley, CA 94941-2900

Ph: (415) 381-2020

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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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