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Active NPI 1457052425 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lauren Elaine Bender Kuester , OD

Optometrist • Vienna, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lauren Kuester, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Vienna, VA. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2022, Dr. Kuester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9.

Dr. Kuester is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Telephone 7038478899
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Vienna, VA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -9.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.1 Yrs
State Avg: 20.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Vienna, VA (1522 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kuester (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Vienna Specialty Average (13.1 Years) 13.1 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-04
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NC 2722

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc

1960 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 282071129

Phone: 7043725332

Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc

1031 Grandiflora Dr, Leland, NC 284517453

Phone: 9103710540

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013957745

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1053908244

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1104038025

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1124004338

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1184667834

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1184938672

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 04, 2024

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 04, 2024

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

NPI Profile Active March 15, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 15, 2023

Registered at 1610 LEWIS LANDING AVE APT 108, WILMINGTON, NC 284054546 (Tel: 8122178333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2023

Registered at 1610 LEWIS LANDING AVE APT 108, WILMINGTON, NC 284054546 (Tel: 8122178333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2023

Recorded as LAUREN KUESTER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2023

Optometrist (License #2722 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 15, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457052425
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 15, 2023
Last Update: September 04, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Phone: 7038478899

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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