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DR. LAWRENCE JOHN WAITE O.D.
NPI 1578561122
Optometrist in Elmira, NY

Active since July 08, 2005PECOS Enrolled
382 W CHURCH ST, ELMIRA, NY 14901(607) 733-2694(607) 733-1139 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Lawrence John Waite O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAWRENCE JOHN WAITE O.D. (NPI 1578561122) is an individual optometrist in Elmira, New York, licensed in New York (TUV4209-1) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578561122
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAWRENCE JOHN WAITECredential: O.D.
Location Address382 W CHURCH STElmira, NY 14901-2621
Mailing Address382 W Church StElmira, NY 14901-2621 · (607) 733-2694 · Fax (607) 733-1139
Phone(607) 733-2694
Fax(607) 733-1139
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2007
✔ NPI 1578561122 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 NY · TUV4209-1
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.
382 W CHURCH ST, Elmira, NY 14901
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIN0315210001
Medicare UPIN40005B
OtherOVS71NY · Bc&bs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Lawrence John Waite O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 14901 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 3

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

STEVEN D SALSBURG MD PC
Ophthalmology
382 W CHURCH ST
ELMIRA, NY 14901
Chemung County (607) 733-2694
LAWRENCE J WAITE
Optometrist
382 W CHURCH ST
ELMIRA, NY 14901
Chemung County (607) 733-2694
ALYSSA A PUTMAN OPTOMETRIST PC
Optometrist
382 W CHURCH ST
ELMIRA, NY 14901
Chemung County (607) 733-2694

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 Waite's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Waite is 1578561122. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2005.

Where is Lawrence Waite located?

Lawrence Waite practices at 382 W Church St, Elmira, NY 14901. The listed phone number is (607) 733-2694.

What is Lawrence Waite's specialty?

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

Is Lawrence Waite enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Waite is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lawrence Waite accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Lawrence Waite 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 Waite was last updated on November 6, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.