CHARLES A LEKITES OD
NPI 1679670657
Optometrist in Anchorage, AK

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3101 A ST, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503(907) 569-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Charles A Lekites Od NPPES

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

CHARLES A LEKITES OD (NPI 1679670657) is an individual optometrist in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (AA152) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679670657
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES A LEKITESCredential: OD
Location Address3101 A STAnchorage, AK 99503-4008
Mailing Address11005 Steeple DrEagle River, AK 99577-7122 · (907) 696-2030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1679670657 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 AK · AA152
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.
3101 A ST, Anchorage, AK 99503

Other Identifiers 2

Other911796094Ein - Federal
Medicare UPINU47161AK

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles A Lekites 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 ID8921577818
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260520002625
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Lekites reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optometrist
214 W REZANOF DR
Kodiak, AK 99615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99503 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
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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 9

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

Preferred Provider Organization
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Eyewear Supplier
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Pharmacist
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Pharmacist
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Pharmacist
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Optometrist
3101 A ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

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 Charles Lekites's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Lekites is 1679670657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Charles Lekites located?

Charles Lekites practices at 3101 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503. The listed phone number is (907) 569-2020.

What is Charles Lekites's specialty?

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

Is Charles Lekites enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Lekites 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Lekites's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Lekites reassigns Medicare benefits to Eric Noll Od PC (Kodiak, AK). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Charles Lekites's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Lekites accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Charles Lekites 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 Charles Lekites was last updated on July 8, 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.