Laurence Karns, MD
NPI 1871592584 · Ophthalmology Physician · North Canton, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence Karns, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in North Canton, OH (NPI 1871592584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871592584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-053803 (OH)
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
20 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
1,899 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 659 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 222 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 206 | $90 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 140 | $528 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 137 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 125 |
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 | 852 | 257 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 413 | 120 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 287 | 206 |
| Timolol Maleate | 121 | 43 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 108 | 27 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 44 | 13 |
| Ofloxacin | 26 | 23 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$316 across 12 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
- 2005-07-15
- Last updated
- 2008-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence Karns's NPI number?
- Laurence Karns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871592584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence Karns's specialty?
- Laurence Karns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurence Karns located?
- Laurence Karns's practice location on file with NPPES is 6407 Frank Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720-7263.
- What is Laurence Karns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence Karns is (330) 966-1111.
- Does Laurence Karns accept Medicare?
- Laurence Karns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence Karns's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence Karns's NPI (1871592584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.