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Active NPI 1639349830 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Esther Kovacs Craig , OD

Optometrist • Apollo Beach, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Esther Craig, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Apollo Beach, FL. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Craig delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 242 HARBOR VILLAGE LN.

Dr. Craig does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

242 Harbor Village Ln

Apollo Beach, FL 335723424

Telephone 8136452022
Fax 8134892497
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Optical Outfitters, Llc Facility NPI 1922497916

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Apollo Beach, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs +8.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Apollo Beach, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
23.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Craig (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Apollo Beach Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $167.31 $127.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC6215

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7190TG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2023

Registered at 242 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, APOLLO BEACH, FL 335723424 (Tel: 8136452022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2023

Registered at 913 BUNKER VIEW DR, APOLLO BEACH, FL 335722813 (Tel: 2107249553)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2023

Recorded as ESTHER CRAIG, O.D.

NPI Profile Active February 15, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 15, 2017

Registered at 1229 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 770184203 (Tel: 7136863221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 15, 2017

Registered at 1229 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 770184203 (Tel: 7136863221)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 15, 2017

Recorded as ESTHER KOVACS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 15, 2017

Optometrist (License #7190TG in TX)

NPI Profile Active March 20, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2014

Registered at 1337 W 43RD ST STE B, A, HOUSTON, TX 770184229 (Tel: 7136863221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2014

Registered at 1337 W 43RD ST STE B, A, HOUSTON, TX 770184229 (Tel: 7136863221)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 20, 2014

Recorded as ESTHER KOVACS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 20, 2014

Optometrist (License #7190TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 04, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639349830
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 04, 2008
Last Update: October 23, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

913 Bunker View Dr

Apollo Beach, FL 335722813

Phone: 2107249553

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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