NPI age
20 years
Enumerated 2006-01-27
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
Kenneth C. Lao, MD
Lao is 1 of 34 ophthalmology providers in Temple and 1 of 2155 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Ophthalmology
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX, OK, GA
3 states
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2020-09-30
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 2155 active ophthalmology providers in Texas.
NPI age
20 years
≈ at median (19 yr)
State licenses
3 states
Top 90% — 9% of peers are multi-state
Subspecialties
1
In the 31% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-01Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 765080001
Mailing address
Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658
Specialties
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Ophthalmology PrimaryAn 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...
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Family MedicineFamily Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (GA) | 102I186286 | MEDICARE PTAN |
Multi-state credentialing: Licensed in 3 states. Useful context for credentialers building cross-state provider networks.
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1981 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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