Dr Lester K Lew, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alhambra, CA

Dr Lester K Lew, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alhambra, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 230 E Main St, Alhambra, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 282-4851.

Dr Lester K Lew is licensed to practice in California (license number 8270T) 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 1972642817.

Contact Information

Dr Lester K Lew, OD
230 E Main St,
Alhambra, CA 91801-3517
(626) 282-4851
(626) 576-4119



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lester K Lew
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location230 E Main St, Alhambra, California
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 Lester K Lew attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972642817
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234391749
  • Enrollment ID: I20120430000427

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lester K Lew such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972642817NPI-NPPES
SD0082700MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 8270T (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 Lester K Lew allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLester Lew Optometrist Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770762445
PECOS PAC ID: 5193771442
Enrollment ID: O20050329001412

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lester K Lew, OD
230 E Main St,
Alhambra, CA 91801-3517

Ph: (626) 282-4851
Dr Lester K Lew, OD
230 E Main St,
Alhambra, CA 91801-3517

Ph: (626) 282-4851

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