Physician Profile
Lauren P. Kaplan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kaplan
Lauren P. Kaplan, MD is a healthcare provider in Tucson, AZ specializing in ophthalmology. Lauren trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Lauren provided 2,349 services to 2,030 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (520) 795-4202
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5240 E KNIGHT DR STE 104
Tucson, AZ 85712
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,349 services · 2,030 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
61 |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
34 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
27 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
21 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
43 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
406 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
292 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
282 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
231 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
86 |
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 eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Tucson 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kaplan specialize in?
Dr. Kaplan is an eye doctor in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kaplan located?
Dr. Kaplan is listed at 5240 E Knight Dr Ste 104, Tucson, AZ 85712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaplan's phone number?
The number on file is (520) 795-4202. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kaplan?
Dr. Kaplan's National Provider Identifier is 1679658397. 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. Kaplan go to medical school?
Dr. Kaplan attended Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kaplan have?
Dr. Kaplan has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kaplan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaplan performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session 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 established patient complete exam of visual system 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
Is Dr. Kaplan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kaplan. 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.