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LAUREN ELAINE BENDER KUESTER OD
NPI 1457052425
Optometrist in Vienna, VA

Active since March 15, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 22182(703) 847-8899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2024, Mar 15, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Lauren Elaine Bender Kuester Od NPPES

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

LAUREN ELAINE BENDER KUESTER OD (NPI 1457052425) is an individual optometrist in Vienna, Virginia, licensed in North Carolina (2722) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457052425
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN ELAINE BENDER KUESTERCredential: OD
Location Address8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899
Phone(703) 847-8899
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1457052425 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 NC · 2722
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.
8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, Vienna, VA 22182
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian 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

Lauren Elaine Bender Kuester 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 ID143752725
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241021003103
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 22182 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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

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

LEADY DALLAN COLLAZOS QUIROGA OPTOMETRIST
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9
VIENNA, VA 22182
Fairfax County (504) 432-4692

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 Kuester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Kuester is 1457052425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2023.

Where is Lauren Kuester located?

Lauren Kuester practices at 8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9, Vienna, VA 22182. The listed phone number is (703) 847-8899.

What is Lauren Kuester's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Kuester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Kuester 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 Kuester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Ambetter of North Carolina and 12 other insurers list Lauren Kuester 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 Kuester was last updated on September 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.