Wright Lauten, MD
NPI 1174781231 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Hattiesburg, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wright Lauten, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Hattiesburg, MS (NPI 1174781231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174781231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME109594 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
30,019 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 9,032 | $38 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 8,840 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 3,832 | $86 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 3,320 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 2,300 | $53 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,131 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Timolol Maleate | 781 | 205 |
| Fluorometholone | 578 | 181 |
| Latanoprost | 455 | 105 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 404 | 176 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 297 | 91 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 281 | 79 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 243 | 75 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-27
- Last updated
- 2021-01-25
- Certified
- 2021-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wright Lauten's NPI number?
- Wright Lauten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174781231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wright Lauten's specialty?
- Wright Lauten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wright Lauten located?
- Wright Lauten's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 Millsaps Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1587.
- What is Wright Lauten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wright Lauten is (601) 255-0736.
- Does Wright Lauten accept Medicare?
- Wright Lauten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wright Lauten's NPI active?
- Yes — Wright Lauten's NPI (1174781231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.