Physician Profile
Lauren M. McDonald, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcdonald
Based in Gainesville, FL, Lauren M. McDonald, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lauren graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2009. Lauren is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Lauren provided 4,884 services to 4,332 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. NPI 1851527055 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (352) 331-1773
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7109 NW 11TH PL
Gainesville, FL 32605
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
4,884 services · 4,332 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
269 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
77 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
34 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
303 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,121 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
672 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
577 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
489 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
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 eye doctors in Gainesville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Florida College of Medicine 7
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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Lauren M. McDonald's specialty?
Lauren M. McDonald is an eye doctor in Gainesville, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Lauren M. McDonald?
Lauren M. McDonald is listed at 7109 Nw 11Th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lauren M. McDonald?
The number on file is (352) 331-1773. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lauren M. McDonald?
Lauren M. McDonald's National Provider Identifier is 1851527055. 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 Lauren M. McDonald's education?
Lauren M. McDonald attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lauren M. McDonald have?
Lauren M. McDonald has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lauren M. McDonald known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lauren M. McDonald performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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
Is Lauren M. McDonald's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lauren M. McDonald. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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