Dr Lawrence N Nicastro, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Huntsville, AL

Dr Lawrence N Nicastro, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Associates, Inc. and his current practice location is 600 Washington St Nw, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 533-6838.

Dr Lawrence N Nicastro is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S838TA391) 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 1790772655.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence N Nicastro, OD
600 Washington St Nw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-4751
(256) 533-6838
(256) 533-1910

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence N Nicastro
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location600 Washington St Nw, Huntsville, Alabama
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 Lawrence N Nicastro attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790772655
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315062395
  • Enrollment ID: I20100914000967

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence N Nicastro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790772655NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S838TA391 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Associates, Inc.074925400155

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 Lawrence N Nicastro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyecare Associates, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710012877
PECOS PAC ID: 0749254001
Enrollment ID: O20040823000825

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 Lawrence N Nicastro 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 Lawrence N Nicastro, OD
15933 Clayton Rd, Suite 201,
Ballwin, MO 63011-2172

Ph: (636) 200-4393
Dr Lawrence N Nicastro, OD
600 Washington St Nw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-4751

Ph: (256) 533-6838

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