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Ophthalmology

Lauren N. May, MD

Sees patients in Dallas, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Lauren N. May, MD is an ophthalmologist at 11442 N Central Expy, Key Whitman Eye Center, Dallas, TX 75243. Phone: (214) 754-0000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lauren N. May had 290 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services. NPI 1447649231. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 11442 N Central Expy, Key Whitman Eye Center, Dallas, TX 75243 · Directions
  • Phone: (214) 754‑0000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: JW Eye Associates, PLLC
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Womans Medical School · graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren N. May, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lauren N. May accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren N. May 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 Lauren N. May see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 290 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services for Lauren N. May. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lauren N. May's NPI number?
1447649231. 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 Lauren N. May, 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 patients290
Services billed to Medicare1,069
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of content of eyes (92285)249 services
  2. Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)118 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)105 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)75 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Lauren N. May is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren N. May as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • JW Eye Associates, PLLC36 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Dallas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in JW Eye Associates, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Womans Medical School
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447649231
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians