Active NPI 1538242003 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lara Orton , OD

Optometrist • Pulaski, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lara Orton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pulaski, TN. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Orton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 EAST COLLEGE STREET.

Dr. Orton is affiliated with Joel G. Orton and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

1000 East College Street

Pulaski, TN 384780595

Telephone 9313636147

Fax 9313636155

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Joel G. Orton Facility NPI 1902097058

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Pulaski, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 26.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Pulaski, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

27.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Orton (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Pulaski Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,238	55	$9.75	$4.64
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	198	193	$134.60	$114.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	67	$94.77	$83.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	60	58	$75.00	$33.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	54	54	$154.63	$136.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	28	$50.19	$30.18
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	40	40	$86.25	$28.93
92134 Imaging of retina	26	25	$75.00	$36.67
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$75.00	$33.63
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	15	$85.00	$80.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$135.00	$117.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$65.00	$51.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	5,222	41	$1.70	$1.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	157	156	$129.94	$116.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	55	$90.00	$82.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$150.00	$136.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	42	$75.00	$32.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	20	$47.50	$28.51
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	34	33	$82.35	$25.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	24	$65.00	$51.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	21	$85.00	$82.34
92134 Imaging of retina	22	21	$75.00	$37.12
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$75.00	$34.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,610	24	$1.67	$1.11
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,260	12	$0.78	$0.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	148	148	$120.00	$118.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	53	$85.00	$84.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	24	$49.57	$30.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	41	41	$75.00	$34.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$140.00	$138.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	22	$80.00	$79.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	20	$65.00	$52.33
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	24	24	$81.25	$27.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	11	$115.00	$109.80
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$75.00	$37.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,690	30	$1.67	$1.13
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,440	14	$0.78	$0.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	179	177	$120.00	$119.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	50	$85.00	$85.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	51	26	$47.35	$29.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	46	46	$140.00	$140.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	41	$75.00	$34.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	21	$65.58	$52.67
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	18	$80.00	$80.00
92250 Photography of the retina	22	22	$75.00	$36.71
92134 Imaging of retina	21	21	$75.00	$38.45
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	19	19	$89.47	$29.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,170	11	$1.67	$1.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	128	125	$120.00	$119.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	41	$75.00	$70.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$90.00	$35.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$139.85	$139.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	16	$47.50	$29.51
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	23	19	$80.00	$79.94
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$88.13	$38.47
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$75.00	$42.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	4,050	36	$1.67	$1.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,440	14	$0.78	$0.66
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	173	168	$120.00	$118.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	39	$75.00	$69.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$135.00	$133.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	19	$48.55	$30.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$90.00	$34.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	29	$50.00	$41.88
92134 Imaging of retina	23	23	$90.00	$38.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	15	$75.00	$74.04
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	16	16	$78.13	$24.45
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$75.00	$47.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	6,309	59	$3.13	$1.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	903	13	$1.01	$0.77
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	164	162	$105.00	$103.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	41	$75.00	$66.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$120.00	$118.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	52	25	$47.50	$28.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	34	$50.00	$39.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	39	$90.00	$34.21
92250 Photography of the retina	30	30	$75.00	$51.25
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	17	17	$76.47	$28.79
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$90.00	$37.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	199	198	$105.00	$101.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	54	$75.00	$63.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	65	48	$250.00	$112.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	28	$47.36	$27.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$120.00	$116.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	35	$50.00	$37.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	38	$90.00	$32.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	31	28	$65.00	$63.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	25	19	$70.00	$50.28
92134 Imaging of retina	16	15	$90.00	$35.75
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$75.00	$56.54
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	11	11	$86.36	$76.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 2165

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

3943739 (TN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

410048312 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Joel G. Orton

1000 E College St, Pulaski, TN 384784517

Phone: 9313636147

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Joel Orton , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1073696555

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 11, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2010

Registered at 1000 EAST COLLEGE STREET, PULASKI, TN 384780595 (Tel: 9313636147)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 595, PULASKI, TN 384780595 (Tel: 9313636147)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 11, 2010

Recorded as LARA ORTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2010

Optometrist (License #2165 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538242003

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 20, 2006

Last Update: June 11, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 595

Pulaski, TN 384780595

Phone: 9313636147

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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