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LESTER LAWRENCE BRANSON OD
NPI 1770568677
Optometrist in Denton, MD

Active since December 13, 2005PECOS Enrolled
320 MARKET ST, DENTON, MD 21629(410) 479-0500(410) 479-0877 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lester Lawrence Branson Od NPPES

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

LESTER LAWRENCE BRANSON OD (NPI 1770568677) is an individual optometrist in Denton, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (MDTA0577) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770568677
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLESTER LAWRENCE BRANSONCredential: OD
Location Address320 MARKET STDenton, MD 21629-1039
Mailing AddressPo Box 276Denton, MD 21629-0276 · (410) 479-2546 · Fax (410) 479-0877
Phone(410) 479-0500
Fax(410) 479-0877
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 2008
✔ NPI 1770568677 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 MD · MDTA0577
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.
320 MARKET ST, Denton, MD 21629
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid800902300MD
OtherBB06650MD · Spectera
Medicare PINX075MD
Other036304MD · Davis Vision
OtherX075LEMD · Carefirst Bcbs
Other900625MD · Block Vision
Medicare UPINT59925

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, 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 (PECOS)

Lester Lawrence Branson Od 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 21629 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
$133.05 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $33.26 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.23 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

DR. DOROTHY JEAN BRANSON O.D.
Optometrist
320 MARKET ST
DENTON, MD 21629
Caroline County (410) 479-0500

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 Lester Branson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lester Branson is 1770568677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2005.

Where is Lester Branson located?

Lester Branson practices at 320 Market St, Denton, MD 21629. The listed phone number is (410) 479-0500.

What is Lester Branson's specialty?

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

Is Lester Branson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lester Branson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lester Branson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Lester Branson 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 Lester Branson was last updated on April 23, 2008. 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.