Physician Profile
William B. Hart, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hart
William B. Hart, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Lake Charles, LA. William is a 1979 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. William is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 1,254 Medicare patients across 1,451 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (337) 439-4014
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1920 WEST SALE ROAD BLDG F STE 3
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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
- Blepharitis
- Corneal Ulcer
- Eye Herpes
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Pink Eye
- Scratched Cornea
- Surfer's Eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Glaucoma
Lens and cataract
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
- Detached Retina
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Stroke
- Macular Hole
- Macular Pucker
Eye injuries
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Emergency and minor
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Everted Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Lift
- Inverted Eyelid Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Shunt Surgery
- Laser Iridotomy for Narrow Angles
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,451 services · 1,254 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
61 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
660 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
291 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
76 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
68 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
66 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
37 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
35 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
102 |
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 ophthalmology specialists in Lake Charles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hart specialize in?
Dr. Hart is an ophthalmology in Lake Charles, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hart located?
Dr. Hart is listed at 1920 WEST SALE ROAD BLDG F STE 3, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hart's phone number?
The number on file is (337) 439-4014. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hart's NPI number?
Dr. Hart's National Provider Identifier is 1851334270. 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. Hart go to medical school?
Dr. Hart attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hart been practicing?
Dr. Hart has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hart do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hart performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hart confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hart. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.