Dr Lawrence Chen, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Los Gatos, CA

Dr Lawrence Chen, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Los Gatos, California. His current practice location is 555 Knowles Dr Ste 117, Los Gatos, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (408) 292-8800.

Dr Lawrence Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number E5849) 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 1265927115.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Chen, DPM
555 Knowles Dr Ste 117,
Los Gatos, CA 95032-1542
(408) 292-8800
(408) 292-8809

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatrist
Location555 Knowles Dr Ste 117, Los Gatos, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265927115
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2018
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759761349
  • Enrollment ID: I20220628003578

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265927115NPI-NPPES
E5849OtherCATHE PODIATRIC MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
XDP046M87616OtherANTHEM BLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery E5849 (California)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist E5849 (California)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 Lawrence Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBruce I Lerman Dpm Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033434204
PECOS PAC ID: 6901932664
Enrollment ID: O20100405000219

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 Chen 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 Chen, DPM
555 Knowles Dr Ste 117,
Los Gatos, CA 95032-1542

Ph: (408) 292-8800
Dr Lawrence Chen, DPM
555 Knowles Dr Ste 117,
Los Gatos, CA 95032-1542

Ph: (408) 292-8800

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Podiatrist in Los Gatos, CA

Bruce I Lerman Dpm
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 555 Knowles Dr Ste 117, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-379-8450    Fax: 408-379-2672
Bay Area Foot Care, Inc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15100 Los Gatos Blvd Ste 4, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-358-6234    Fax: 408-358-3389
Michelle Cummins, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 Carlton Ave Ste 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-358-6234    Fax: 408-358-3389
Nha Thanh Pham, D.P.M
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 Knowles Dr Ste 220, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-379-8450    
Los Gatos Podiatry Group, Inc.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 14651 S Bascom Ave, Suite 215, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-358-2250    Fax: 408-358-2258
Dr. Kelly Ann Nix, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 15047 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-356-2774    Fax: 408-356-2140
Silicon Valley Foot & Ankle Associates
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15899 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Suite 11, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-356-2196    Fax: 408-356-2196

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