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Optometry

Lawrence W. Ernst, OD

Sees patients in Saint Louis, MO · Missouri

Summary

Lawrence W. Ernst, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Saint Louis, MO. NPI 1972555167. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence W. Ernst, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
University Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Medical Eyecare LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Lawrence W. Ernst see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Saint Louis, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lawrence W. Ernst's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Lawrence W. Ernst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence W. Ernst accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Lawrence W. Ernst?
(314) 843-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lawrence W. Ernst's NPI number?
1972555167. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lawrence W. Ernst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence W. Ernst as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Medical Eyecare LLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972555167
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians