Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laurence Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Layton, UT

  • NPI 1730165697
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2121 N 1700 W
Layton, UT 840418803
(801) 773-4840
fax (801) 525-8151
Mailing address
Po Box 337
Layton, UT 840410337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 23, 2012
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Utah #3746691205
Medicaid
UT #D2980

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730165697. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,156
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$494,491
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,138 576 $119
92134 Imaging of retina 791 310 $38
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 256 37 $868
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 242 122 $83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 242 151 $34
67028 Injection of drug into eye 136 37 $107
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 102 102 $142
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 50 49 $57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 45 35 $509
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 45 43 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Layton Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$46
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $31.83
Abbvie INC. 1 $14.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$46

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,025
Patients
404
Total drug cost
$186,212
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 212 62 $6,469
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 155 101 $5,899
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 128 58 $4,133
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 106 32 $57,125
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 103 63 $2,384
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 90 29 $77,832
Timolol Maleate Generic 77 18 $2,668
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 44 29 $418
Travoprost Generic 43 12 $12,518
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 20 0 $4,262

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Laurence Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Laurence Nelson practices Ophthalmology Physician in Layton, UT.
Where does Dr. Laurence Nelson practice?
Dr. Laurence Nelson practices at 2121 N 1700 W, Layton, UT 840418803. Office phone: 8017734840.
What is Dr. Laurence Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Laurence Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730165697, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laurence Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laurence Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laurence Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.