Provider Profile

Heather Carlton, OD

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About Dr. Carlton

Heather Carlton, OD is an optometrist based in Fernley, NV. Heather is a 2022 graduate of Southern College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Heather cared for 257 Medicare patients across 282 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Optometrist (Primary)
Optometrist (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

NV license1157
VA license0618003118
NPI1518606094
NPI issued06/02/2022

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentSometimes (reported per claim)
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Carlton specialize in?

Dr. Carlton is an optometrist in Fernley, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Carlton located?

Dr. Carlton is listed at 415 US Highway 95A S Unit A, Fernley, NV 89408. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Carlton's phone number?

The number on file is (775) 575-5700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Carlton's NPI number?

Dr. Carlton's National Provider Identifier is 1518606094. 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. Carlton go to medical school?

Dr. Carlton attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Carlton been practicing?

Dr. Carlton has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Carlton do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Carlton provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Carlton confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Carlton. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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