Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. LAWRENCE NICASTRO, O.D.
Optometrist (CMS: OPTOMETRY) · HUNTSVILLE, AL
- NPI 1790772655
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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600 WASHINGTON ST NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 358014751
(256) 533-6838
fax (256) 533-1910 - Mailing address
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15933 CLAYTON RD, SUITE 201
BALLWIN, MO 630112172
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 15, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #S838TA391
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790772655. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,608
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$61,708
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 2,370 | 20 | $1 | |
66821 |
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 1,550 | 14 | $1 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 265 | 264 | $116 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 99 | 98 | $34 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 96 | 86 | $84 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 79 | 79 | $117 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 59 | 58 | $57 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 59 | 58 | $31 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 31 | 28 | $52 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 186. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$428
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 3 | $178.24 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. | 2 | $141.98 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $40.92 | |
| CooperVision Inc. | 2 | $31.08 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 1 | $21.84 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $13.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
608
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$108,031
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 376 | 76 | $7,007 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 73 | 12 | $29,051 |
| Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) | Brand | 29 | 0 | $5,998 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $366 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $12,427 |
| Travoprost | Generic | 24 | 0 | $7,826 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $29,202 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $13,184 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $289 |
| Xalatan (Latanoprost) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $2,680 |