Dr John Michael Fron, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lockport, IL

Dr John Michael Fron, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lockport, 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 Family Eyecare Of Lockport Inc. and his current practice location is 1053 E 9th St, Lockport, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 836-3937.

Dr John Michael Fron is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046-008469) 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 1891839296.

Contact Information

Dr John Michael Fron, OD
1053 E 9th St,
Lockport, IL 60441-3245
(815) 836-3937
(815) 836-1315

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Michael Fron
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location1053 E 9th St, Lockport, 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 John Michael Fron attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891839296
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032284948
  • Enrollment ID: I20080812000399

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Michael Fron such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891839296NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046-008469 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Eyecare Of Lockport Inc.08403657552

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 John Michael Fron allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Eyecare Of Lockport Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407016744
PECOS PAC ID: 0840365755
Enrollment ID: O20080812000409

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 John Michael Fron 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 John Michael Fron, OD
2810 Daniel Lewis Dr,
New Lenox, IL 60451-2553

Ph: (815) 463-9773
Dr John Michael Fron, OD
1053 E 9th St,
Lockport, IL 60441-3245

Ph: (815) 836-3937

Reviews and Comments


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Family Eyecare Of Lockport Inc.
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Phone: 815-838-8069    Fax: 815-838-8088
Dr. Cheryl Lynn Fron, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1053 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441
Phone: 815-836-3937    Fax: 815-836-1315
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Phone: 815-836-3564    

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