Lawrence J Hamburger, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sterling Heights, MI

Lawrence J Hamburger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He went to Stanford University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Henry Ford Medical Group and his current practice location is Henry Ford Health System, 3500 Fifteen Mile Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (586) 977-9936.

Lawrence J Hamburger is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 039818) 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 1821158221.

Contact Information

Lawrence J Hamburger, MD
Henry Ford Health System, 3500 Fifteen Mile Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 977-9936
(586) 268-8158

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLawrence J Hamburger
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
LocationHenry Ford Health System, Sterling Heights, Michigan
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 J Hamburger attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821158221
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375670060
  • Enrollment ID: I20100429000341

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lawrence J Hamburger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821158221NPI-NPPES
LH039818OtherCHAMPUS-CHAMPUS
LH039818OtherCOMMERCIAL-COMMERCIAL NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 039818 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Henry Ford HospitalDetroit, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Henry Ford Medical Group05471783112124

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 J Hamburger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHenry Ford Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861576266
PECOS PAC ID: 0547178311
Enrollment ID: O20031111000012

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 J Hamburger 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 J Hamburger, MD
Henry Ford Health System, 3500 Fifteen Mile Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Ph: (586) 977-9936
Lawrence J Hamburger, MD
Henry Ford Health System, 3500 Fifteen Mile Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Ph: (586) 977-9936

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