Dr John M Laurent, OD, PHD in Birmingham, AL - Medicare Provider

Dr John M Laurent, OD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Birmingham, Alabama. His current practice location is 1716 University Boulevard, Hpb G080a, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 975-2020.

Dr John M Laurent is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number R-175-TA-794) 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 1114903945.

Contact Information

	Dr John M Laurent, OD, PHD
	1716 University Boulevard, Hpb G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294-0010
	(205) 975-2020
	(205) 934-6755

Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full Name	Dr John M Laurent
Gender	Male
Speciality
Experience	Years
Location	1716 University Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 M Laurent attended and graduated from in

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1114903945
Provider Enumeration Date: 12/22/2005
Last Update Date: 12/22/2010

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID:
Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John M Laurent such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1114903945	NPI	-	NPPES
105993	Medicaid	AL
105995	Medicaid	AL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
152W00000X	Optometrist	R-175-TA-794 (Alabama)	Primary

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 M Laurent 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr John M Laurent, OD, PHD 1716 University Boulevard, Hpb G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294-0010 Ph: (205) 975-2020	Dr John M Laurent, OD, PHD 1716 University Boulevard, Hpb G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294-0010 Ph: (205) 975-2020

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Margaret Kathleen Bailey, OD Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1716 University Blvd G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294 Phone: 205-975-2020 Fax: 205-934-6755
Kristy Y-van Nguyen, Optometrist Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1716 University Blvd G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294 Phone: 205-975-2020 Fax: 205-934-6755

Dr John M Laurent, OD, PHD - Medicare Optometrist in Birmingham, AL