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Active NPI 1942221395 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lora L. Durst , OD

Optometrist • Topeka, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lora Durst, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Topeka, KS. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Durst delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3300 SW 29TH ST.

Dr. Durst accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3300 Sw 29th St
Ste 400

Topeka, KS 666142022

Telephone 7852665544
Fax 7852664381
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lora L. Durst, O.d., L.l.c. Facility NPI 1245264936

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Topeka, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.2 Yrs
State Avg: 21.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
49 Specialists

Practicing in Topeka, KS (751 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Durst (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Topeka Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
221 203 $130.00 $118.38
92250 Photography of the retina
145 142 $95.00 $33.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
128 114 $115.00 $83.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
102 102 $125.00 $115.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
82 68 $110.61 $56.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
67 65 $99.25 $31.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
57 41 $75.00 $51.79
92134 Imaging of retina
38 35 $100.00 $36.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
27 27 $130.00 $128.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
15 14 $90.00 $81.53
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
14 14 $160.00 $157.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KS 1440-3

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License KS 1440-3

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200001910A (KS)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Pravin Sampat , MD

Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NPI 1770546129

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2017

Registered at 3300 SW 29TH ST, STE 400, TOPEKA, KS 666142022 (Tel: 7852665544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2017

Registered at 3300 SW 29TH ST, STE 400, TOPEKA, KS 666142022 (Tel: 7852665544)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 24, 2017

Recorded as LORA DURST, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 24, 2017

Optometrist (License #1440-3 in KS)

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2010

Registered at 1801 SW WANAMAKER RD, STE. F9B, TOPEKA, KS 666043804 (Tel: 7852665544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2010

Registered at 1801 SW WANAMAKER RD, STE. F9B, TOPEKA, KS 666043804 (Tel: 7852665544)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2010

Recorded as LORA DURST, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2010

Optometrist (License #1440-3 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942221395
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 21, 2006
Last Update: May 24, 2017
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3300 Sw 29th St, Ste 400

Topeka, KS 666142022

Phone: 7852665544

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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