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Active NPI 1598332850 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lauren Ann Thamel , OD

Optometrist • Worcester, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lauren Thamel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Worcester, MA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2021, Dr. Thamel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 335 PARK AVE.

Dr. Thamel is affiliated with Family Eye Care Inc 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

335 Park Ave

Worcester, MA 016101000

Telephone 5087535103
Fax 5087536395
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Family Eye Care, Inc. Facility NPI 1073674446

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Worcester, MA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -16.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
60 Specialists

Practicing in Worcester, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
17.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thamel (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Worcester Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 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
120 120 $140.00 $128.52
92250 Photography of the retina
43 41 $85.00 $37.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
31 28 $96.00 $91.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
29 29 $187.00 $151.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
27 21 $105.00 $64.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 19 $135.00 $129.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
18 18 $60.00 $57.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
16 15 $50.00 $34.94
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
16 16 $250.00 $221.70
92134 Imaging of retina
12 12 $50.00 $40.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-19
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 5486

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Family Eye Care Inc

335 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 016101000

Phone: 5087535103

Secondary Practice Locations

177 Main St

Spencer, MA 015621711

Phone: 5088852219

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Brian Thamel , OD

Optometrist - Vision Therapy

NPI 1508927054

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1558424572

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2021

Optometrist (License #5486 in MA)

NPI Profile Active June 07, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2021

Registered at 335 PARK AVE, WORCESTER, MA 016101000 (Tel: 5087535103)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2021

Registered at 335 PARK AVE, WORCESTER, MA 016101000 (Tel: 5087535103)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2021

Recorded as LAUREN THAMEL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598332850
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2021
Last Update: July 19, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

335 Park Ave

Worcester, MA 016101000

Phone: 5087535103

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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