Provider Profile
James Lawson, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lawson
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, James Lawson, O.D. practices in Pittsburgh, PA. James graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 2015. Medicare claims data shows James provided 211 services to 176 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope.
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
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (412) 668-3700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1201 BANKSVILLE RD
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
211 services · 176 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
35 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 | |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
80 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
17 |
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 optometrists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometrists in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James Lawson's specialty?
James Lawson is an optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James Lawson?
James Lawson is listed at 1201 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James Lawson?
The number on file is (412) 668-3700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James Lawson?
James Lawson's National Provider Identifier is 1023493863. 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 James Lawson's education?
James Lawson attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James Lawson have?
James Lawson has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James Lawson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James Lawson provides treatments such as imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 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
Is James Lawson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James Lawson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.