Dr. Lars Carlson
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduated from: Ferris State College - College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1285703959
Dr. Lars Carlson O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 5301 South Superstition Mountain Drive in Gold Canyon, AZ 85218. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Strain, Lazy Eye, Retinal Imaging. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285703959. Appointment can be made via the phone number (480) 474-2020. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.sweye.com/locations/yuma/. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Lars John Carlson, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Lars Carlson.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Lars Carlson
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Lars Carlson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Network data as of Jun 29, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Blue ACA StandardHealth Silver with Health Choice (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Acahealthchoice | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Gold ($0 Prosano Health Visits) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus Prosano | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Silver ($0 Prosano Health Visits) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus Prosano | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7400 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 9500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze SoAZ 6300 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze SoAZ CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 2500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold SoAZ 2500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold SoAZ CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 6100 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver SoAZ 6200 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver SoAZ CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Plan, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Oscar Health Plan, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple Diabetes | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite Saver Plus | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Lars Carlson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Lars Carlson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Southwestern Eye Center Ltd
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Optos | $258 |
| Allergan | $247 |
| Alcon | $135 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $994 |
Studies
FERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 2002Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.sweye.com/locations/yuma/
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Lars John Carlson accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona?
Yes, Dr. Lars John Carlson is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Lars John Carlson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Lars John Carlson is affiliated with Southwestern Eye Center - Mesa Gilbert.
Where can you meet with Dr. Lars John Carlson?
Dr. Lars John Carlson's office is located at 5301 South Superstition Mountain Drive in Gold Canyon, AZ 85218.
What conditions does Dr. Lars John Carlson treat?
Dr. Lars John Carlson provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Strain, Lazy Eye, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.