Quick answers
- Does Joni K. Laferla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joni K. Laferla accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joni K. Laferla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 425 services for Joni K. Laferla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joni K. Laferla's NPI number?
- 1326141243. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joni K. Laferla, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 425 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)174 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)115 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)32 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joni K. Laferla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8301 N Congress AveKansas City, MO 64152 (816) 741‑6737
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joni K. Laferla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Laferla Family Eyecare Od PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Laferla Family Eyecare Od PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326141243 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians