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Active NPI 1770572679 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven R Lafayette , MD

Ophthalmology • Wheaton, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Lafayette, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Wheaton, IL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2005, Dr. Lafayette delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2015 N MAIN ST.

Dr. Lafayette is affiliated with Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2015 N Main St

Wheaton, IL 601873152

Telephone 6306688250
Fax 6306688916
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd Facility NPI 1801883004

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Wheaton, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -2.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 31.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Wheaton, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
17.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lafayette (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Wheaton Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
1,099 580 $58.33 $40.49
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
953 937 $134.48 $131.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
916 519 $598.74 $525.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
221 221 $159.70 $155.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
169 168 $137.88 $135.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
169 121 $357.73 $327.93
92134 Imaging of retina
154 152 $43.53 $40.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
148 148 $179.46 $177.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
120 111 $95.74 $93.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
58 56 $67.52 $66.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
55 54 $39.55 $35.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
39 31 $357.73 $353.11
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
27 27 $16.69 $16.11
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
23 23 $12.63 $11.64
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
17 12 $1111.68 $660.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-21
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036-113422

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036113422 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare
P00225941 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd

2015 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 601873152

Phone: 6306688250

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 21, 2024

Recorded as STEVEN LAFAYETTE, MD

NPI Profile Active March 19, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2009

Registered at 2015 N MAIN ST, WHEATON, IL 601873152 (Tel: 6306688250)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2009

Registered at 2015 N MAIN ST, WHEATON, IL 601873152 (Tel: 6306688250)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2009

Recorded as STEVEN LAFAYETTE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #036-113422 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770572679
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 14, 2005
Last Update: August 21, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2015 N Main St

Wheaton, IL 601873152

Phone: 6306688250

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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