Dr Lawrence J Sylvester, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chambersburg, PA

Dr Lawrence J Sylvester, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Myeyedr Optometry Of Pennsylvania Llc and his current practice location is 494 Gateway Ave., Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 263-6186.

Dr Lawrence J Sylvester is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000954) 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 1598735680.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence J Sylvester, OD
494 Gateway Ave.,
Chambersburg, PA 17201-7351
(717) 263-6186
(717) 263-6888



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence J Sylvester
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location494 Gateway Ave., Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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 J Sylvester attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598735680
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759481336
  • Enrollment ID: I20070711000736

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence J Sylvester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598735680NPI-NPPES
0013062010001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG000954 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Myeyedr Optometry Of Pennsylvania Llc397188488389

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Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of Pennsylvania Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003264607
PECOS PAC ID: 3971884883
Enrollment ID: O20170109002363

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lawrence J Sylvester, OD
494 Gateway Ave.,
Chambersburg, PA 17201-7351

Ph: (717) 263-6186
Dr Lawrence J Sylvester, OD
494 Gateway Ave.,
Chambersburg, PA 17201-7351

Ph: (717) 263-6186

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