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Lora Jamie Cretella

(Lora Cretella)

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

University of Houston College of Optometry (2019)

1604 Sulphur Springs Road
Waynesville, NC 28786

(828) 456-8361

Lora Jamie Cretella is an optometrist in Waynesville, NC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from University of Houston College of Optometry in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Lora Jamie Cretella is affiliated with HERMITAGE EYE CARE, PLLC.

Office Locations

1604 Sulphur Springs Road
Waynesville, NC 28786

(828) 456-8361

(828) 452-4527

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Lora Jamie Cretella performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and simple cataract surgery 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lora Jamie Cretella treated as an optometrist in Waynesville, NC during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Lora Jamie Cretella for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
eye procedures	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lora Jamie Cretella treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lora Jamie Cretella treated as an optometrist in Waynesville, NC during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Lora Jamie Cretella for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229
eye procedures	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lora Jamie Cretella treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lora Jamie Cretella treated as an optometrist in Waynesville, NC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Lora Jamie Cretella for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	209
eye procedures	79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lora Jamie Cretella treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lora Jamie Cretella treated as an optometrist in Waynesville, NC during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Lora Jamie Cretella for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
eye procedures	1973

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	121

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lora Jamie Cretella treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Lora Jamie Cretella for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Lora Jamie Cretella treated as an optometrist in Waynesville, NC were eye procedures.

doctor visit	187
eye procedures	542

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella.

**Gender**
Female	94
Male	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	89
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	37
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lora Jamie Cretella treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	9
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Lora Jamie Cretella graduated from University of Houston College of Optometry in 2019. She has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Houston College of Optometry (2019)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Lora Jamie Cretella is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HERMITAGE EYE CARE, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Lora Jamie Cretella. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$141 Hydrus Microstent $141
Coopervision Inc.	$25 MyDay Contact Lens $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$167

Biography

Dr. Lora Cretella is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waynesville, NC. Dr. Cretella obtained a license to practice in Washington.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella in 2023

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Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lora Jamie Cretella From 2020 - 2023

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