Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Richard Scott Carlson, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1073515938

Dr. Richard Scott Carlson, OD is an Optometry in Valparaiso, Indiana. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 2002, 24 years ago. Practices with Northwest Indiana Eye and Laser Center PC, a 6-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
24
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

851 Eastport Centre Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2909
Phone: (219) 464-8223
Fax: (219) 531-2356
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1003 S Edgewood Dr, Knox, IN 46534-8226 — (574) 772-2012

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046009441 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1073515938
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 11, 2005
Last updated in NPPESNovember 20, 2024
Certification dateNovember 20, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2002 (24 years in practice)
Group practice Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc — 6 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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