Dr Christopher F Lear, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Rock Island, IL

Dr Christopher F Lear, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Rock Island, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Rock Island Optometric Center Ltd and his current practice location is 2501 24th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (309) 788-0604.

Dr Christopher F Lear is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046008456) 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 1225021983.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher F Lear, OD
2501 24th Street,
Rock Island, IL 61201-5300
(309) 788-0604
(309) 788-0611

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher F Lear
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location2501 24th Street, Rock Island, Illinois
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 Christopher F Lear attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225021983
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981710415
  • Enrollment ID: I20101214000364

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher F Lear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225021983NPI-NPPES
046008456MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046008456 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rock Island Optometric Center Ltd19514281844

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 Christopher F Lear allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRock Island Optometric Center Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275526931
PECOS PAC ID: 1951428184
Enrollment ID: O20101206000085

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 Christopher F Lear 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 Christopher F Lear, OD
2501 24th Street,
Rock Island, IL 61201-5300

Ph: (309) 788-0604
Dr Christopher F Lear, OD
2501 24th Street,
Rock Island, IL 61201-5300

Ph: (309) 788-0604

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