Lara Dudek, MD
NPI 1740461136 · Ophthalmology Physician · Dripping Springs, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lara Dudek, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Dripping Springs, TX (NPI 1740461136).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740461136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M9984 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,698 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 365 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 293 | $86 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 186 | $38 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 138 | $38 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 128 | $537 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 101 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 240 | 78 |
| Timolol Maleate | 81 | 30 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 55 | 44 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 37 | 22 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 28 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 17 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,080 across 28 records (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
- 2007-11-14
- Last updated
- 2016-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lara Dudek's NPI number?
- Lara Dudek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740461136, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lara Dudek's specialty?
- Lara Dudek is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lara Dudek located?
- Lara Dudek's practice location on file with NPPES is 13830 Sawyer Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620-5246.
- What is Lara Dudek's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lara Dudek is (512) 213-2220.
- Does Lara Dudek accept Medicare?
- Lara Dudek is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lara Dudek's NPI active?
- Yes — Lara Dudek's NPI (1740461136) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.