Quick answers
- Does Lara A. McKnight accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lara A. McKnight 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 Lara A. McKnight see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 411 Original Medicare patients and 806 services for Lara A. McKnight. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lara A. McKnight's NPI number?
- 1649281403. 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 Lara A. McKnight, 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 | 411 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 806 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)307 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)155 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)131 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)81 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)46 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Lara A. McKnight works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lara A. McKnight at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carson Tahoe Regional Medical CenterCarson City, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290019
Practice locations
Addresses where Lara A. McKnight is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3475 Gs Richards Blvd, Suite 130Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 841‑2000
- 4530 S Carson St, Suite 12Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 267‑2000
- 75 Pringle Way, Suite 605Reno, NV 89502 (775) 841‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lara A. McKnight as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Retina Consultants of Nevada LLP15 clinicians in the group
- Lara McKnight, Od and Assoc Ltd2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Carson City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carson City, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Retina Consultants of Nevada LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649281403 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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