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Dr. Pete Wardell, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern College of Optometry (2005)

946 Keyser Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457

(318) 357-8194

Dr. Pete Wardell, OD is an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Pete Wardell, OD is affiliated with NATCHITOCHES FAMILY EYE CARE LLC.

Office Locations

946 Keyser Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457

(318) 357-8194

(318) 357-3145

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

eye procedures

fundus photography

In 2023, Dr. Pete Wardell, OD performed more anterior segment surgery, eye procedures, and fundus photography procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Top 10%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Pete Wardell, OD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2012, Dr. Pete Wardell, OD had a list price for eye tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1400
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1603
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	344
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	90
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1554
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	282
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	89
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1433
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	948

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	476
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	710
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	168
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1276
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	239
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	84
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
eye procedures	1398
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	251
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	84
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
eye procedures	1342
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	239
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	80
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
eye procedures	1424
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	226
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	76
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
eye procedures	1258
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	186
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	71
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	1612
laser treatment	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	174
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	88
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
eye procedures	1869
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	164
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	85
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated as an optometrist in Natchitoches, LA were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	36
eye procedures	1469
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	234
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	507
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	216
85 and over	83
Less than 65	110
65 to 74	357

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pete Wardell, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Pete Wardell, OD graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2005. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Southern College of Optometry (2005)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pete Wardell, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NATCHITOCHES FAMILY EYE CARE LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC	$1,000 Contact Lens $1,000
Coopervision Inc.	$677 Clariti Contact Lens $402	CVI Contact Lens $155	MiSight Contact Lens $74	MyDay Contact Lens $46
Allergan Inc.	$385 RESTASIS $313	$72
Alcon Vision LLC	$195 TOTAL30 $99	DAILIES $59	Precision 1 $21	$16
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$161 Acuvue $89	Soft contact lenses $72
Other	$715 VUITY $135	PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE $129	XIIDRA $113	AmnioGraft $37	LUMIGAN $31	Other $270

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,985
Gift	$1,019
Entertainment	$129

Biography

Dr. Pete Wardell is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Natchitoches, LA. Dr. Wardell obtained a license to practice in Louisiana.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pete Wardell, OD From 2012 - 2022

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