Dr Joseph Lao, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Henderson, NV

Dr Joseph Lao, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Henderson, Nevada. His current practice location is 543 N Stephanie St Ste 110, Henderson, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (702) 888-1079.

Dr Joseph Lao is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 796) 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 1083044333.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Lao, OD
543 N Stephanie St Ste 110,
Henderson, NV 89014-6613
(702) 888-1079
(702) 333-1016

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Lao
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location543 N Stephanie St Ste 110, Henderson, Nevada
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083044333
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/23/2013
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486885803
  • Enrollment ID: I20180202001135

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Lao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083044333NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD 60423883 (Washington)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 14844 (California)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 796 (Nevada)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 Joseph Lao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRoger Paez Od Chartered
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306034855
PECOS PAC ID: 5193787885
Enrollment ID: O20041104000092

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 Joseph Lao 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 Joseph Lao, OD
7910 Lookout Rock Cir,
Las Vegas, NV 89129-5365

Ph: (702) 538-3335
Dr Joseph Lao, OD
543 N Stephanie St Ste 110,
Henderson, NV 89014-6613

Ph: (702) 888-1079

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