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- 5402 S Staples St, Ste. 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
About Dr. Tafoya
Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lawrence graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2011. Medicare claims data shows Lawrence provided 2,008 services to 1,625 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 office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1710278999 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (361) 992-9400
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
5402 S STAPLES ST STE. 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,008 services · 1,625 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
103 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
252 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
154 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
143 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
116 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
440 | More often 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Corpus Christi 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of New Mexico School 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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D.?
Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. is an eye doctor in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D.'s address?
Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. is listed at 5402 S Staples St Ste. 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. 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 C. Tafoya, M.D.?
The number on file is (361) 992-9400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D.?
Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1710278999. 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 C. Tafoya, M.D. train?
Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. have?
Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D. performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 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 exam of visual field with extended testing 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 Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lawrence C. Tafoya, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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