Quick answers
- Does Lawrence A. Filak Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence A. Filak Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lawrence A. Filak Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 287 Original Medicare patients and 1,912 services for Lawrence A. Filak Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence A. Filak Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1720150352. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lawrence A. Filak Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 287 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,912 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)405 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)380 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)275 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)214 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)172 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes20%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence A. Filak Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 N Main StShrewsbury, PA 17361 (717) 235‑1873
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence A. Filak Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Eye Center PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720150352 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians