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- Creve Coeur location main office
12101 Woodcrest Executive Dr Ste 150, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 - Alton location
1 Professional Dr Ste 260, Alton, IL 62002
About Dr. Gans
Based in Creve Coeur, MO, Lawrence A. Gans, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lawrence graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University in 1977. Lawrence is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. According to Medicare claims data, Lawrence cared for 2,186 Medicare patients across 2,787 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. NPI 1396748000 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (314) 863-9966
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12101 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DR STE 150
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
1 Professional Dr Ste 260
Alton, IL 62002
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,787 services · 2,186 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
279 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
142 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
44 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
435 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
399 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
229 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
182 | 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
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Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other eye doctors in Creve Coeur 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lawrence A. Gans?
Lawrence A. Gans is an eye doctor in Creve Coeur, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Lawrence A. Gans's address?
Lawrence A. Gans is listed at 12101 Woodcrest Executive Dr Ste 150, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence A. Gans?
The number on file is (314) 863-9966. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lawrence A. Gans's NPI number?
Lawrence A. Gans's National Provider Identifier is 1396748000. 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 Lawrence A. Gans train?
Lawrence A. Gans attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lawrence A. Gans been practicing?
Lawrence A. Gans has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lawrence A. Gans perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lawrence A. Gans performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lawrence A. Gans confirmed this information?
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