Dr. Karren Laird Russo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karren Laird Russo, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center. Dr. Karren Laird Russo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Alexandria Eye And Laser Center, L.L.C. Dr. Karren Laird Russo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 352-0444 to request Dr. Karren Laird Russo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1055 Pkwy Dr
Natchitoches, LA 71457-6276

Phone 1: (318) 352-0444


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karren Laird Russo
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6800799677
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karren Laird Russo attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1467413815
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Karren Laird Russo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karren Laird Russo has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Alexandria Eye And Laser Center, L.L.C


Practice Locations

1055 Pkwy Dr
Natchitoches, LA 71457-6276
Phone: (318) 352-0444
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 5, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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