Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lora Cretella

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Waynesville, NC

  • NPI 1326662834
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1604 Sulphur Springs RD
Waynesville, NC 287864117
(828) 456-8361
fax (828) 452-4527

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2023
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #OD60967166

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326662834. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,208
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$30,306
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 1,903 12 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 87 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 48 $86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 45 45 $158
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 45 40 $53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 29 28 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 26 23 $59
92134 Imaging of retina 15 14 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 210. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$307
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $121.31
Optos, Inc. 1 $87.31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $75.29
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $22.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$219
Entertainment
$87

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
94
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$20,043
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 39 14 $1,256
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 30 24 $1,097
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 13 12 $851
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 12 0 $16,839

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lora Cretella's medical specialty?
Dr. Lora Cretella practices Optometrist in Waynesville, NC.
Where does Dr. Lora Cretella practice?
Dr. Lora Cretella practices at 1604 Sulphur Springs RD, Waynesville, NC 287864117. Office phone: 8284568361.
What is Dr. Lora Cretella's NPI?
Dr. Lora Cretella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326662834, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lora Cretella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lora Cretella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lora Cretella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.