Physician Profile
Derek B. Lauritzen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lauritzen
Derek B. Lauritzen, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Derek trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Derek is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Derek cared for 1,534 Medicare patients across 3,291 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (805) 434-2350
- Email not available
Practice Locations
941 CALIFORNIA BLVD
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1050 Las Tablas Rd Ste 6
Templeton, CA 93465
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,291 services · 1,534 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
251 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
34 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of eye fluid | Procedure | 65800 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,057 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
86 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Tufts University 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 Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Derek B. Lauritzen's specialty?
Derek B. Lauritzen is an eye doctor in San Luis Obispo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Derek B. Lauritzen?
Derek B. Lauritzen is listed at 941 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Derek B. Lauritzen?
The number on file is (805) 434-2350. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Derek B. Lauritzen's NPI number?
Derek B. Lauritzen's National Provider Identifier is 1841348166. 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
What is Derek B. Lauritzen's education?
Derek B. Lauritzen attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Derek B. Lauritzen been practicing?
Derek B. Lauritzen has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Derek B. Lauritzen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek B. Lauritzen performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Derek B. Lauritzen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek B. Lauritzen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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