NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1194827642 O.D.
Verify on CMS → Lawrence Kessler, O.D.
Optometrist in Champaign, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
73
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Kessler, O.D. filed 73 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Champaign, Illinois, prescribing 45% generic.
- 73
- Part D claims, 2024
- 45%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Lawrence Kessler, O.D.
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1194827642), first enumerated 09/04/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 73 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Illinois statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: IDFPR annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1194827642 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-TRACE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1194827642
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-TRACE 73
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,629 in Illinois
- PHOTO-ENUM Darren Postelwait, O… · 2006
Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
73 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Kessler, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
73 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1194827642 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/04/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lawrence Kessler, O.D.. To verify Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Lawrence Kessler, O.D. - brand share 55.0%
Optometrist average
55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 73 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
73
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 124.433
- Total Day Supply
- 3,554
- Brand vs Generic
- 55% brand / 45% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Lawrence Kessler, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s 73 claims are below the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Kessler, both outside Illinois so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kessler.
One of 2,629 Optometrist providers enrolled in Illinois, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Marvin Aal
O.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Russul Abbas
OD
Gurnee, IL
Dr. Sarah Abbott
OD
Park Ridge, IL
Dr. Mahmud Abdallah
OD
Alsip, IL
Nada Abdallah
Deerfield, IL
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lawrence Kessler, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Champaign, Illinois. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Lawrence Kessler, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Lawrence Kessler, O.D. wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Kessler, O.D. located? ▼
Lawrence Kessler, O.D. is located at 44 E. MAIN STREET, Champaign, IL, 61820. Phone: (217) 356-5377.
What is Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194827642, issued on 09/04/2006.
Does Lawrence Kessler, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Kessler, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Kessler, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Kessler, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lawrence Kessler, O.D.'s NPI is 1194827642 with credentials O.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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