Lance John Kugler, MD
Lance John Kugler is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Omaha, NE with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lance John Kugler, MD runs an independent ophthalmologist practice in Omaha, NE. A Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 4933dNPPES updated 2012-11-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better51.2%
Nebraska avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
43
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 123 reporting peers in Nebraska.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lance John Kugler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
An 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 disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Taxonomy: 207W00000X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 2001)
Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Lance John Kugler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lance John Kugler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Omaha required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lance John Kugler
NPI records show Dr. Kugler as active with telehealth listed in Omaha, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 558-2211.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lance John Kugler
Practice Location
13923 Gold Cir Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68144-2379
Mailing Address
13923 Gold Cir Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68144-2379
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