Dr Eric W Lau, OD - Medicare Optometrist in New York City, NY

Dr Eric W Lau, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in New York City, New York. His current practice location is 37 Catherine St, Apt 2ab, New York City, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (646) 338-0824.

Dr Eric W Lau is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV007651) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1659671584.

Contact Information

Dr Eric W Lau, OD
37 Catherine St, Apt 2ab,
New York City, NY 10038-1048
(646) 338-0824
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eric W Lau
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location37 Catherine St, New York City, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659671584
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789852120
  • Enrollment ID: I20110729000373

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric W Lau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659671584NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV007651 (New York)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 Eric W Lau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Genius Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154886380
PECOS PAC ID: 8820330988
Enrollment ID: O20190422001594

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 Eric W Lau 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 Eric W Lau, OD
37 Catherine St, Apt 2ab,
New York City, NY 10038-1048

Ph: (646) 338-0824
Dr Eric W Lau, OD
37 Catherine St, Apt 2ab,
New York City, NY 10038-1048

Ph: (646) 338-0824

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