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DR. LAUREN WALLS YAO OD
NPI 1053978734
Optometrist in Cary, NC

Active since May 28, 2019
1212 PARKSIDE MAIN ST, CARY, NC 27519(919) 883-9987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2019, May 28, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Lauren Walls Yao Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LAUREN WALLS YAO OD (NPI 1053978734) is an individual optometrist in Cary, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2597) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She maintains a secondary practice location in Durham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053978734
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAUREN WALLS YAOCredential: OD
Location Address1212 PARKSIDE MAIN STCary, NC 27519-6951
Mailing Address6012 Wild Orchid TrlRaleigh, NC 27613-8555 · (828) 458-3968
Phone(919) 883-9987
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1053978734 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2597
Definition
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.
1212 PARKSIDE MAIN ST, Cary, NC 27519
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11125 W Nc Highway 54 Ste 315Durham, NC 27707-5717 · Phone (919) 808-5449

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MICHELLE GINAH YUN O.D.
Optometrist
1212 PARKSIDE MAIN ST
CARY, NC 27519
Wake County (919) 883-9987
LIV SPECIALTY CARE NC, P.C.
Clinic/Center (Infusion Therapy)
1212 PARKSIDE MAIN ST
CARY, NC 27519
Wake County (919) 301-9426

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What is Lauren Yao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Yao is 1053978734. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2019.

Where is Lauren Yao located?

Lauren Yao practices at 1212 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519. The listed phone number is (919) 883-9987.

What is Lauren Yao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Yao was last updated on August 30, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.