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CHRISTOPHER A KARALEKAS O.D. NPI 1043212087


NPI Information

NPI: 1043212087
Provider Name: CHRISTOPHER A KARALEKAS, O.D.
Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
850 CHELMSFORD ST
LOWELL, MA
ZIP 01851
Phone: (978) 452-0127
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Christopher A Karalekas, O.D. is an optometrist in Lowell, MA with 30 years of experience. The provider is doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. Christopher A Karalekas, O.D. NPI is 1043212087. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1994

The provider's business location address is:

850 CHELMSFORD ST
LOWELL, MA
ZIP 01851-149
Phone: (978) 452-0127
Fax: (978) 452-1749

The NPI 1043212087 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92004)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/10/2005 and was last updated on 9/19/2012.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1152WL0500XOptometristLow Vision Rehabilitation3863MASSACHUSETTSNo
2152WC0802XOptometristCorneal and Contact Management3863MASSACHUSETTSNo
3152W00000XOptometrist3863MASSACHUSETTSYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1042489265OTHERMASSACHUSETTSPHCS
2B20884301OTHERCIGNA
3759053OTHERMASSACHUSETTSTUFTS HEALTH PLAN
431932OTHERMASSACHUSETTSFALLON HEALTH PLAN
5151430OTHERMASSACHUSETTSHARVARD COMMUNITY HP
67625OTHERMASSACHUSETTSDAVIS VISION
7410042888MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDMASSACHUSETTSRR MEDICARE
80006473OTHERMASSACHUSETTSNEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
921613OTHERNEW HAMPSHIREANTHEM BC/BS
10365495OTHERMASSACHUSETTSHEALTH SOURCE MASS
11W17064MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDMASSACHUSETTS
12W16129OTHERMASSACHUSETTSBC/BS OF MASS.
130369365MEDICAIDMASSACHUSETTS
14980956OTHERMASSACHUSETTSNETWORK HEALTH
15W16129OTHERMASSACHUSETTSHMOBLUE/MASS.
16W20210OTHERMASSACHUSETTSBC/BS INDEMINITY
17U65797MEDICARE UPINMASSACHUSETTS

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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