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- 114 E 1St St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
About Dr. Nivala
Lawrence W. Nivala, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Port Angeles, WA. Lawrence trained at Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Lawrence cared for 206 Medicare patients across 216 services. The services billed most often include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235109174.
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
- (360) 452-2361
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
114 E 1ST ST
Port Angeles, WA 98362
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
216 services · 206 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
59 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
57 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
43 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
40 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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.
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 optometrists in Port Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs New patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Lawrence W. Nivala's specialty?
Lawrence W. Nivala is an optometrist in Port Angeles, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Lawrence W. Nivala?
Lawrence W. Nivala is listed at 114 E 1St St, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lawrence W. Nivala?
The number on file is (360) 452-2361. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lawrence W. Nivala's NPI number?
Lawrence W. Nivala's National Provider Identifier is 1235109174. 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 Lawrence W. Nivala's education?
Lawrence W. Nivala attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lawrence W. Nivala been practicing?
Lawrence W. Nivala has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lawrence W. Nivala known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lawrence W. Nivala provides treatments such as new patient complete exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lawrence W. Nivala confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lawrence W. Nivala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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