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Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

University of Houston College of Optometry (1982)

3900 W Wheatland Road
Dallas, TX 75237

(972) 780-7199

Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD is an optometrist in Dallas, TX specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from University of Houston College of Optometry in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD is affiliated with T AND B EYE CARE SERVICES, LP.

Office Locations

3900 W Wheatland Road
Dallas, TX 75237

(972) 780-7199

(972) 780-9157

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

fundus photography

In 2023, Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD had a list price for corneal topography, and fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

amniotic membrane transplantation

evoked potential test

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation

visual evoked potential test

In 2023, Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD had a list price for amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT), evoked potential test, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation (e.g. ProKera), and visual evoked potential test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

extraocular surgery

eye exam

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

lacrimal surgery

lacrimal procedures

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, extraocular surgery, eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, evoked potential test and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
evoked potential test	50
eye procedures	2049
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	288
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, evoked potential test and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	116
evoked potential test	88
eye procedures	2315
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	338
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	499
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	47
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, evoked potential test and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	81
evoked potential test	84
eye procedures	2195
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	337
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	446
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	41
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, evoked potential test and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	46
evoked potential test	105
eye procedures	2286
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	465
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	874
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	86
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, evoked potential test and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	376
evoked potential test	47
eye procedures	1734
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	175
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	383
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	43
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	183
evoked potential test	32
eye procedures	1364
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	120
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	316
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	43
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	52
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	119
eye procedures	1248
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	277
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	42
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	153
evoked potential test	30
eye procedures	1608
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	347
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	58
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2020 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	880
diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	54
evoked potential test	13
eye procedures	782
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	880
skin testing	880
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	203
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	38
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
eye procedures	604

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	161
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	31
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX during 2022 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	542
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated as an optometrist in Dallas, TX were eye procedures, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and skin testing.

allergy testing	880
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	129
evoked potential test	56
eye procedures	1520
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	194
minimally invasive procedures	880
skin testing	880
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	330
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	134
85 and over	41
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	149

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD graduated from University of Houston College of Optometry in 1982. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Houston College of Optometry (1982)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

T AND B EYE CARE SERVICES, LP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
KONAN MEDICAL USA, INC.	$306,225 EVOKEDx $39,995	COLORDX-PRINTHAND $17	$266,213
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$35,688 Soft contact lenses $30,118	Acuvue $5,570
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$9,592 Connectivity Forum $5,500	ATLAS 9000 $92	$4,000
Coopervision Inc.	$4,950 CVI Contact Lens $4,950
OPTOVUE, INC.	$2,408 iVue $1,000	xr $603	$806
Other	$3,420 BioDOptix $1,050	OPD-III $198	XIIDRA $187	LOTEMAX GEL $148	MIEBO $139	Other $1,698

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$286,890
Gift	$40,174
Travel and Lodging	$10,966
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$9,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,200
Other	$5,554

Biography

Dr. Laurence Thomas works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Dallas, TX. Dr. Thomas has obtained a license to practice in Texas.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Craig Thomas, OD From 2012 - 2022

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