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DR. LAWRENCE A PHILLIPS O.D.
NPI 1518068923
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Cambridge, MA

Active since September 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
40 BRATTLE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138(617) 547-3310(617) 547-3313 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lawrence A Phillips O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAWRENCE A PHILLIPS O.D. (NPI 1518068923) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (MA3642) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518068923
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAWRENCE A PHILLIPSCredential: O.D.
Location Address40 BRATTLE STCambridge, MA 02138-3712
Mailing Address199 Brookline StNewton, MA 02459-2802 · (617) 547-3310 · Fax (617) 497-2025
Phone(617) 547-3310
Fax(617) 547-3313
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1518068923 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in MA · MA3642
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
40 BRATTLE ST, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0391786MA
Medicare UPINT441688MA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified464358MA · Medicare Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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. Lawrence A Phillips O.d. 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 ID8123048709
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051128000627
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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
70 services65 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02138 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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 Phillips's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Phillips is 1518068923. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006.

Where is Lawrence Phillips located?

Lawrence Phillips practices at 40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138. The listed phone number is (617) 547-3310.

What is Lawrence Phillips's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Lawrence Phillips enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Phillips 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 Phillips accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Lawrence Phillips 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 Phillips was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.