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Laurence J Karns, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1871592584

Laurence J Karns, MD is an Ophthalmology in North Canton, Ohio. Graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1985, 41 years ago. Practices with Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc, a 32-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Ohio.

Years since qualifying
41
Trained at
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Licensed in
OH
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

6407 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720-7263
Phone: (330) 966-1111
Fax: (330) 966-8333
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 35-053803 (OH)

Record details

NPI number1871592584
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 15, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMarch 14, 2008

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1985 (41 years in practice)
Group practice Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc — 32 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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