Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laura Kerns, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1699117549
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9474 Brownsboro RD
Louisville, KY 402411118
(502) 882-1442
fax (502) 384-0574

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2015
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #1932DT
Medicaid
KY #7100260850

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699117549. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
172
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$14,751
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 59 58 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 31 $84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 23 19 $57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 21 18 $31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 16 16 $138
92134 Imaging of retina 14 11 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Louisville Optometrist, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $22.57
CooperVision INC. 1 $20.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$44

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
100
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$852
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 75 13 $714
Timolol Maleate Generic 13 0 $68
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 12 0 $69

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Laura Kerns's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Kerns practices Optometrist in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Laura Kerns practice?
Dr. Laura Kerns practices at 9474 Brownsboro RD, Louisville, KY 402411118. Office phone: 5028821442.
What is Dr. Laura Kerns's NPI?
Dr. Laura Kerns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699117549, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Kerns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Kerns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Kerns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.