LAWRENCE D. WOLIN MD – NPI #1982606836
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

LAWRENCE WOLIN is an ophthalmologist located in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982606836 to LAWRENCE WOLIN on August 11, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jun 01, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAWRENCE WOLIN below.

NPI Profile for
LAWRENCE D. WOLIN

NPI Number
1982606836
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LAWRENCE D. WOLIN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1602 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005-2407
Phone: (847) 255-3515 Fax: (847) 255-8727
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LAWRENCE WOLIN

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSIL1623380
OTHERDMERCIL2599030001
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROADIL180037165
MEDICAIDIL036059451
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
IL 036059451

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1978
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAWRENCE WOLIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
      800 W CENTRAL ROAD
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.