Dr. Laura Van Der Waag
Optometry in Shiprock, New Mexico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Laura Van Der Waag, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Shiprock, New Mexico. She attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Northern Navajo Medical Center. Dr. Laura Van Der Waag also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dhhs, Phs, Naihs, Shiprock Hospital. Dr. Laura Van Der Waag accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (505) 368-6050 to request Dr. Laura Van Der Waag the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Laura Van Der Waag |
| Former Name |
Laura Cottam Van Der Waag |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
8022172501 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 22 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Education and Training
- Dr. Laura Van Der Waag attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1407936578
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, October 16, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Laura Van Der Waag
Medical Licenses
Dr. Laura Van Der Waag has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
| OEG000350 | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Shiprock, New Mexico | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Federal |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Dhhs, Phs, Naihs, Shiprock Hospital
| Dhhs, Phs, Naihs, Shiprock Hospital | 160 |
Practice Locations
Highway 491
Shiprock, NM 87420-0160
Phone: (505) 368-6050
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, September 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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