Laurence J. Karns, MD

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Laurence J. Karns, 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.

Most frequent services

1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)659 services
2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)222 services
3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)206 services
4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)140 services
5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)137 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 pressure72%
• Arthritis49%
• Diabetes26%
• Ischemic heart disease26%
• Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Laurence J. Karns works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurence J. Karns 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.

• Aultman HospitalCanton, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360084

Practice locations

Addresses where Laurence J. Karns is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

• 2013 State Route 59Kent, OH 44240 (330) 678‑0201
• 6407 Frank Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720 (330) 678‑0201
• 800 McKinley Ave NWCanton, OH 44703 (330) 452‑8884

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laurence J. Karns as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

• Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc32 clinicians in the group

Specialties

• Ophthalmologyprimary

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Other ophthalmologists in Kent

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kent, OH — not a recommendation.

• Elizabeth S. Esparaz, MD
• Paul W. Turgeon, MD
• Matthew C. Willett, MD
• Joanne H. Briggs, MD
• Jerry I. Macher, MD
• Rachel Davis, MD
• Michael L. Smit, DO
• Lawrence E. Lohman, MD

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Other clinicians in Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc

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

• Daniel Daroszewski, MD
• Marla Close, OD
• Parker T. Monsen, OD
• Paul W. Turgeon, MD
• Alexander D. Jones, OD
• Jennifer S. Vincent, OD

Clinician information

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

1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians