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Dr. Loretta L De Koster, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1316028723

Dr. Loretta L De Koster, OD is an Optometry in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1993, 33 years ago. Practices with Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
33
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
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

2500 N Harlem Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707-2020
Phone: (708) 456-4362
Fax: (708) 456-5161
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046.008683 (IL)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046008683 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1316028723
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 5, 2018

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1993 (33 years in practice)
Group practice Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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