Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anchorage, AK

Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anchorage, Alaska. Her current practice location is 12570 Old Seward Hwy., Suite 104, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 334-3937.

Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 173) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1295745974.

Contact Information

Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer, OD
12570 Old Seward Hwy., Suite 104,
Anchorage, AK 99515-3506
(907) 334-3937
(907) 885-2522



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Sheryl Anne Lentfer
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location12570 Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295745974
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264484823
  • Enrollment ID: I20050211000670

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295745974NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 173 (Alaska)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 Sheryl Anne Lentfer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameProvidence Health & Services- Washington
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093956278
PECOS PAC ID: 1557408176
Enrollment ID: O20091029000679

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer, OD
12570 Old Seward Hwy., Suite 104,
Anchorage, AK 99515

Ph: (907) 334-3937
Dr Sheryl Anne Lentfer, OD
12570 Old Seward Hwy., Suite 104,
Anchorage, AK 99515-3506

Ph: (907) 334-3937

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