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Active NPI 1215998331 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Shane F Laster , OD

Optometrist • Fort Smith, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shane Laster, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fort Smith, AR. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Laster delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8500 S 36TH TER.

Dr. Laster is affiliated with Dr. Shane F Laster Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8500 S 36th Ter

Fort Smith, AR 729088880

Telephone 4792422020
Fax 4792421919
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Fort Smith Radiation Oncology Facility NPI 1215107008

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fort Smith, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +13.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
39 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Smith, AR (569 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Laster (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Fort Smith Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
655 596 $185.00 $110.78
92250 Photography of the retina
249 207 $85.00 $32.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
210 122 $97.00 $81.35
92134 Imaging of retina
177 132 $80.00 $34.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
158 125 $125.00 $78.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
144 136 $80.00 $31.19
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
140 114 $190.00 $108.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
111 95 $95.00 $53.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
85 75 $138.00 $114.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
81 49 $550.00 $294.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
78 78 $220.00 $132.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
68 38 $200.00 $96.21
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
44 14 $35.00 $22.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
27 25 $57.00 $50.67
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
20 20 $38.00 $9.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $143.00 $100.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AR 2427

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OK 2135

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
130679722 (AR)
Medicaid State Provider ID
100764560A (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dr. Shane F Laster Pa

8500 S 36th Ter, Fort Smith, AR 729088880

Phone: 4792422020

Dr. Shane F Laster Pa

307 E Ray Fine Blvd, Roland, OK 749545160

Phone: 4792422020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1174184873

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2021

Registered at 8500 S 36TH TER, FORT SMITH, AR 729088880 (Tel: 4792422020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2021

Registered at 8500 S 36TH TER, FORT SMITH, AR 729088880 (Tel: 4792422020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2021

Optometrist (License #2427 in AR)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2020

Optometrist (License #2135 in OK)

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Updated Practice Location January 23, 2019

Registered at 9001 JENNY LIND RD, FORT SMITH, AR 729088629 (Tel: 4792422020)

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2018

Registered at 9001 JENNY LIND RD, FORT SMITH, AR 72908 (Tel: 4792422020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2018

Registered at 9001 JENNY LIND RD, FORT SMITH, AR 729088629 (Tel: 4792422020)

NPI Profile Active June 10, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2008

Registered at 3312 S 70TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR 729035052 (Tel: 4794527800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 11605, FORT SMITH, AR 729171605 (Tel: 4794527800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 10, 2008

Recorded as SHANE LASTER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2008

Optometrist (License #2427 in AR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215998331
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 29, 2006
Last Update: March 08, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

8500 S 36th Ter

Fort Smith, AR 729088880

Phone: 4792422020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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