LAWRENCE KAPLAN
NPI 1497765028
Optometrist in Mill Valley, CA

Active since August 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
61 CAMINO ALTO STE 100, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941(415) 381-2020(415) 381-0774 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2023, Aug 31, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lawrence Kaplan NPPES

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

LAWRENCE KAPLAN (NPI 1497765028) is an individual optometrist in Mill Valley, California, licensed in California (6475) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497765028
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLAWRENCE KAPLAN
Location Address61 CAMINO ALTO STE 100Mill Valley, CA 94941-2900
Mailing Address61 Camino Alto, Ste 100aMill Valley, CA 94941-2900 · (415) 459-2358
Fax(415) 381-0774
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2023
NPI 1497765028 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 CA · 6475
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.
61 CAMINO ALTO STE 100, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lawrence Kaplan 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 ID5698726982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071231000167
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94941 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
$154.04 typical visit price
range $69.07 – $202.63
Typical copayment $38.51 (range $17.26 – $50.65)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$85.00 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.25 (range $5.86 – $41.66)
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.

Optometrist
61 CAMINO ALTO STE 100
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941

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 Lawrence Kaplan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Kaplan is 1497765028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2006.

Where is Lawrence Kaplan located?

Lawrence Kaplan practices at 61 Camino Alto Ste 100, Mill Valley, CA 94941. The listed phone number is (415) 381-2020.

What is Lawrence Kaplan's specialty?

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

Is Lawrence Kaplan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Kaplan 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 Lawrence Kaplan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Lawrence Kaplan 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 Lawrence Kaplan was last updated on November 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.