Physician Profile
Steven J. Laukaitis, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Laukaitis
Steven J. Laukaitis, MD is a healthcare provider in Kirkland, WA specializing in ophthalmology. Steven trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 388 Medicare patients across 409 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (425) 216-7200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
625 4TH AVE STE 301
Kirkland, WA 98033
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
409 services · 388 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of up to 2/3 of eyelid with tissue from opposite eyelid | Procedure | 67971 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye | Procedure | 68320 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
68 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
27 | 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 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 Kirkland 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect 7
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Laukaitis?
Dr. Laukaitis is an eye doctor in Kirkland, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Laukaitis's address?
Dr. Laukaitis is listed at 625 4Th Ave Ste 301, Kirkland, WA 98033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Laukaitis?
The number on file is (425) 216-7200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Laukaitis's NPI number?
Dr. Laukaitis's National Provider Identifier is 1669407086. 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 Dr. Laukaitis train?
Dr. Laukaitis attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Laukaitis been practicing?
Dr. Laukaitis has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Laukaitis perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Laukaitis performs procedures including extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and reconstruction of up to 2/3 of eyelid with tissue from opposite eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Laukaitis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Laukaitis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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