Dr. Lauren A Caston

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lauren A Caston, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Walnut Creek, California. She attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Lauren A Caston accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (925) 906-2010 to request Dr. Lauren A Caston the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 320 Lennon Ln
Shasta Building Park Shadelands Medical Offices, Kaiser Dept Of Opthalm
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Phone 1: (925) 906-2010


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lauren A Caston
Former Name Lauren Allison Crow
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0648420588
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns 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

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Lauren A Caston attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518296045
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 2, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Lauren A Caston

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lauren A Caston has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 16 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Practice Locations

320 Lennon Ln
Shasta Building Park Shadelands Medical Offices, Kaiser Dept Of Opthalm
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Phone: (925) 906-2010
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, August 2, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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