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Dr. Lester Joseph Herro Jr., OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1851420590

Dr. Lester Joseph Herro Jr., OD is an Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1976, 50 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
50
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

5026 So Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60609-4990
Phone: (773) 434-6228
Fax: (773) 434-7889
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046006858 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1851420590
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 5, 2007
Last updated in NPPESMay 2, 2012

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1976 (50 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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