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DR. LAUREN BARBER OD
NPI 1366125833
Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Active since August 10, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
243 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60610(312) 337-1126 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lauren Barber Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LAUREN BARBER OD (NPI 1366125833) is an individual optometrist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (011745) and active in the NPI registry since August 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366125833
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAUREN BARBERCredential: OD
Location Address243 W NORTH AVEChicago, IL 60610-1236
Mailing Address243 W North AveChicago, IL 60610-1236
Phone(312) 337-1126
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1366125833 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 011745
Definition
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.
243 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60610
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lauren Barber Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143756031
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241216003375
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60610 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROSIN OPTICAL CO., INC
Optometrist
243 W NORTH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60610
Cook County (312) 337-1126
NIERMAN VISION CENTER
Optometrist
243 W NORTH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60610
Cook County (312) 337-1126

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lauren Barber's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Barber is 1366125833. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2023.

Where is Lauren Barber located?

Lauren Barber practices at 243 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610. The listed phone number is (312) 337-1126.

What is Lauren Barber's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Lauren Barber enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Barber is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lauren Barber accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Lauren Barber as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Barber was last updated on January 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.