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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BROWN
Lance L Brown, M.D. practises ophthalmology in Joplin, MO. Lance is a 1998 graduate of University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is an ophthalmology in Joplin, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Brown?
Dr. Brown is listed at 1531 W 32ND ST STE 102, Joplin, MO 64804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Brown?
The number on file is (417) 781-3630. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Brown?
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier is 1427092923. 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 Dr. Brown's medical education?
Dr. Brown attended University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brown have?
Dr. Brown has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Brown known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brown performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (417) 781-3630
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1531 W 32ND ST STE 102
Joplin, MO 64804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,276 services · 1,167 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
113 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
50 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
43 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
401 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
125 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
89 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
80 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
74 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
67 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
61 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 ophthalmology specialists in Joplin 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.