Dr Lawrence W Platt, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Mount Pleasant, WI

Dr Lawrence W Platt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc and his current practice location is 5802 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (414) 955-2020.

Dr Lawrence W Platt is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 28690) 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 1467423343.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence W Platt, MD
5802 Washington Ave,
Mount Pleasant, WI 53406-4050
(414) 955-2020
(414) 955-6300

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence W Platt
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location5802 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
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 Lawrence W Platt graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467423343
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/17/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395874812
  • Enrollment ID: I20100521000280

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence W Platt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467423343NPI-NPPES
1467423343MedicaidWI
31553300MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 28690 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran HospitalMilwaukee, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc26683843711736

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 Lawrence W Platt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699720086
PECOS PAC ID: 2668384371
Enrollment ID: O20031120000259

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 Lawrence W Platt 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 Lawrence W Platt, MD
5802 Washington Ave,
Mount Pleasant, WI 53406-4050

Ph: (414) 955-2020
Dr Lawrence W Platt, MD
5802 Washington Ave,
Mount Pleasant, WI 53406-4050

Ph: (414) 955-2020

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