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- 140 E 5Th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
About Dr. Keator
Randall D. Keator, O.D. is an optometrist based in Natchitoches, LA. Randall is a 1976 graduate of University of Houston - College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Randall cared for 833 Medicare patients across 967 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124171798.
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
- (318) 357-8194
- Email not available
Practice Locations
140 E 5TH ST
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
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 fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
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
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
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
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
967 services · 833 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
51 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
34 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
22 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
292 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
281 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
189 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
83 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
15 | As often as other 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.
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 3
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 Natchitoches 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Randall D. Keator?
Randall D. Keator is an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Randall D. Keator's address?
Randall D. Keator is listed at 140 E 5Th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Randall D. Keator?
The number on file is (318) 357-8194. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Randall D. Keator's NPI number?
Randall D. Keator's National Provider Identifier is 1124171798. 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 Randall D. Keator train?
Randall D. Keator attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Randall D. Keator been practicing?
Randall D. Keator has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Randall D. Keator perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Randall D. Keator 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; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Randall D. Keator confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Randall D. Keator. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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