Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Thamel, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1598332850
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
335 Park Ave
Worcester, MA 016101000
(508) 753-5103
fax (508) 753-6395
Additional location
177 Main St
Spencer, MA 015621711
(508) 885-2219

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2021
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #5486

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598332850. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
306
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$32,439
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 99 99 $131
92250 Photography of the retina 63 61 $39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 49 41 $93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $155
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 20 20 $224
92134 Imaging of retina 19 19 $41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 13 $131
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 12 12 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Worcester Optometrist, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$745
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lkc Technologies, INC. 2 $194.46
RxSight INC 1 $145.75
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $124.73
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $124.55
CooperVision INC. 1 $69.97
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $37.73
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $24.65
Abbvie INC. 1 $23.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$745

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
49
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$416
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 30 0 $254
Timolol Maleate Generic 19 0 $162

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lauren Thamel's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Thamel practices Optometrist in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Lauren Thamel practice?
Dr. Lauren Thamel practices at 335 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 016101000. Office phone: 5087535103.
What is Dr. Lauren Thamel's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Thamel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598332850, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Thamel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Thamel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Thamel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.