Dr Charles Francis Lafreniere, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Somersworth, NH

Dr Charles Francis Lafreniere, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Somersworth, New Hampshire. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 390 High St, Somersworth, New Hampshire. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (603) 692-3020.

Dr Charles Francis Lafreniere is licensed to practice in New Hampshire (license number 0556) 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 1669544300.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Francis Lafreniere, OD
390 High St,
Somersworth, NH 03878-1411
(603) 692-3020
(603) 692-2078

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Francis Lafreniere
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location390 High St, Somersworth, New Hampshire
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 Charles Francis Lafreniere attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669544300
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365538857
  • Enrollment ID: I20071015000077

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Francis Lafreniere such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669544300NPI-NPPES
U09860OtherNHHARVARD PILGRIM PROVIDER
0906421Y0NH01OtherNHANTHEM INSURANCE PROVIDER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0556 (New Hampshire)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 Charles Francis Lafreniere allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLafreniere Eyecare Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700079928
PECOS PAC ID: 1658390901
Enrollment ID: O20051115001157

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 Charles Francis Lafreniere 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 Charles Francis Lafreniere, OD
28 Whitehouse Rd,
Rochester, NH 03867-4565

Ph: (603) 335-3385
Dr Charles Francis Lafreniere, OD
390 High St,
Somersworth, NH 03878-1411

Ph: (603) 692-3020

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Optometrist in Somersworth, NH

Lafreniere Eye Care Pa
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 390 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878
Phone: 603-692-3020    Fax: 603-692-2078
Dr. Lauren Gump, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 430 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878
Phone: 603-692-4222    

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