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MRS. CANDACE LEHRER O.D.
NPI 1962594804
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8311 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11209(718) 491-2437(718) 491-2438 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mrs. Candace Lehrer O.d. NPPES

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

MRS. CANDACE LEHRER O.D. (NPI 1962594804) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (005754) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962594804
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CANDACE LEHRERCredential: O.D.
Location Address8311 5TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11209-4510
Mailing Address8311 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11209-4510 · (718) 491-2437 · Fax (718) 491-2438
Phone(718) 491-2437
Fax(718) 491-2438
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1962594804 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 · 005754
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.
8311 5TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Candace Rae Lehrer

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01720052NY

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)

Mrs. Candace Lehrer O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1759318249
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050726001206
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 11209 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

SUPER VISION OPTICAL INC
Optometrist
8311 5TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 491-2437
DR. VALENTINA TERENTII O.D.
Optometrist
8311 5TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 314-7789
INFOCUS OPTOMETRY PC
Optometrist
8311 5TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Kings County (718) 314-7789

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 Candace Lehrer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candace Lehrer is 1962594804. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Candace Rae Lehrer.

Where is Candace Lehrer located?

Candace Lehrer practices at 8311 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209. The listed phone number is (718) 491-2437.

What is Candace Lehrer's specialty?

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

Is Candace Lehrer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candace Lehrer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Candace Lehrer 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 1 other insurer list Candace Lehrer 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 Candace Lehrer was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.