Physician Profile
Edward F. Lores, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lores
Edward F. Lores, MD practices ophthalmology in Coral Gables, FL. Edward is a 1970 graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 922 Medicare patients across 1,149 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (305) 667-1666
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4950 S LEJEUNE ROAD STE D
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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
1,149 services · 922 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
243 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
61 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
353 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
276 | More 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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Coral Gables 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1970 at Emory University School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lores specialize in?
Dr. Lores is an eye doctor in Coral Gables, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lores located?
Dr. Lores is listed at 4950 S Lejeune Road Ste D, Coral Gables, FL 33146. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lores's phone number?
The number on file is (305) 667-1666. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lores's NPI number?
Dr. Lores's National Provider Identifier is 1881783652. 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 Dr. Lores go to medical school?
Dr. Lores attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lores been practicing?
Dr. Lores has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lores do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lores performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lores confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lores. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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