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- 8256 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321
About Dr. Dawson
Based in Munster, IN, Derek J. Dawson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Derek graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1980. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 429 services to 333 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1013992411 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (219) 836-2770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8256 HOHMAN AVE
Munster, IN 46321
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
429 services · 333 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
134 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
94 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors in Munster 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Derek J. Dawson specialize in?
Derek J. Dawson is an eye doctor in Munster, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Derek J. Dawson located?
Derek J. Dawson is listed at 8256 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Derek J. Dawson's phone number?
The number on file is (219) 836-2770. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek J. Dawson?
Derek J. Dawson's National Provider Identifier is 1013992411. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Derek J. Dawson train?
Derek J. Dawson attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek J. Dawson have?
Derek J. Dawson has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Derek J. Dawson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek J. Dawson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Derek J. Dawson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek J. Dawson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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