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LORA CRETELLA
NPI 1326662834
Optometrist in Waynesville, NC

Active since June 01, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786(828) 456-8361(828) 452-4527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2023, Jun 1, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lora Cretella NPPES

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

LORA CRETELLA (NPI 1326662834) is an individual optometrist in Waynesville, North Carolina, licensed in Washington (OD60967166) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326662834
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLORA CRETELLA
Location Address1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RDWaynesville, NC 28786-4117
Mailing Address1604 Sulphur Springs RdWaynesville, NC 28786-4117 · (828) 456-8361 · Fax (828) 452-4527
Phone(828) 456-8361
Fax(828) 452-4527
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1326662834 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 WA · OD60967166
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.
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD, Waynesville, NC 28786
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lora Cretella is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698198497
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241114000110
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
59 services56 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services26 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
16 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28786 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

HAYWOOD FAMILY EYE CARE OD PLLC
Optometrist
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Haywood County (828) 456-8361
DR. THOMAS A PINKSTON O.D.
Optometrist
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Haywood County (828) 456-8361
WERONIKA PRZEPIORA OD
Optometrist
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Haywood County (828) 456-8361
AMY R. KREMPECKI O.D.
Optometrist
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Haywood County (828) 456-8361
DR. ELYN AIMEE MCBRIDE O.D.
Optometrist
1604 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Haywood County (828) 456-8361

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lora Cretella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lora Cretella is 1326662834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2020.

Where is Lora Cretella located?

Lora Cretella practices at 1604 Sulphur Springs Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786. The listed phone number is (828) 456-8361.

What is Lora Cretella's specialty?

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

Is Lora Cretella enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lora Cretella is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lora Cretella accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Lora Cretella as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lora Cretella was last updated on January 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.