Active NPI 1245258789 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter James Peters , MD

Ophthalmology • Tulsa, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Peters, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tulsa, OK. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Peters delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7171 S YALE AVE STE 101.

Dr. Peters is affiliated with The Eye Institute Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7171 S Yale Ave Ste 101

Tulsa, OK 741366367

Telephone 9183070496

Fax 9184611609

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tulsa, OK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

46 Specialists

Practicing in Tulsa, OK (217 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Peters (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Tulsa Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,196	1,189	$185.00	$116.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	474	279	$271.00	$36.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	434	389	$135.00	$85.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	431	240	$2300.00	$476.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	210	136	$900.00	$289.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	180	177	$110.00	$58.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	174	174	$215.00	$139.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	162	161	$65.00	$31.14
92250 Photography of the retina	147	147	$110.00	$34.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	131	123	$130.00	$82.47
92134 Imaging of retina	72	69	$65.00	$36.41
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	35	34	$80.00	$9.70
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	24	24	$410.00	$195.81
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	22	13	$1000.00	$634.55
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$900.00	$335.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,041	1,039	$185.06	$116.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	518	434	$135.00	$84.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	515	321	$271.00	$36.79
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	463	265	$2300.00	$479.95
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	211	140	$900.00	$287.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	209	199	$110.00	$57.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	203	203	$215.00	$137.30
92250 Photography of the retina	143	138	$110.00	$32.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	124	110	$65.00	$32.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	46	45	$130.00	$82.94
92134 Imaging of retina	45	43	$65.00	$36.79
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	37	37	$80.00	$10.09
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	31	17	$1000.00	$630.45
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	16	16	$410.00	$185.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	12	$900.00	$316.95
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	12	12	$70.00	$23.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,190	1,186	$183.88	$118.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	558	462	$133.84	$86.16
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	478	290	$271.00	$39.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	401	222	$2300.00	$489.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	250	172	$900.00	$289.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	231	231	$215.00	$141.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	224	221	$110.00	$58.27
92250 Photography of the retina	180	177	$110.00	$32.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	124	120	$65.00	$33.32
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	102	97	$130.00	$84.05
92134 Imaging of retina	38	37	$65.00	$37.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	32	32	$80.00	$10.28
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	18	17	$70.00	$23.65
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	13	12	$410.00	$181.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,331	1,323	$179.79	$119.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	582	470	$129.95	$87.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	464	271	$271.00	$41.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	443	244	$2300.00	$496.28
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	362	362	$214.75	$142.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	234	160	$900.00	$296.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	212	210	$110.00	$59.18
92250 Photography of the retina	180	176	$110.00	$34.63
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	126	116	$130.00	$84.69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	103	$65.00	$34.00
92134 Imaging of retina	47	47	$65.00	$37.69
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	42	42	$80.00	$10.48
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	12	$1300.00	$334.22
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	19	19	$70.00	$23.98
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	12	11	$444.17	$141.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,135	1,129	$165.00	$119.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	602	450	$110.18	$72.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	471	471	$200.00	$143.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	387	225	$271.00	$46.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	341	196	$2300.00	$504.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	187	184	$110.00	$59.18
92250 Photography of the retina	163	158	$110.00	$40.04
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	151	103	$900.00	$295.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	109	108	$65.00	$34.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	69	67	$130.00	$84.00
92134 Imaging of retina	40	39	$65.00	$37.81
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	31	$80.00	$11.06
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	13	13	$70.00	$24.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,296	1,291	$165.00	$119.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	632	480	$110.00	$70.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	405	231	$271.00	$50.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	388	222	$2300.00	$592.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	371	371	$200.00	$143.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	205	201	$110.00	$60.07
92250 Photography of the retina	172	168	$110.00	$43.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	171	115	$905.26	$286.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	114	112	$65.00	$34.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	83	83	$130.00	$83.17
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	50	50	$80.00	$11.48
92134 Imaging of retina	33	31	$65.00	$38.01
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	23	21	$75.00	$26.53
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	19	12	$120.00	$31.95
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	12	12	$410.00	$199.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,198	1,190	$165.00	$117.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	858	596	$110.00	$69.00
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	460	270	$271.00	$54.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	447	254	$2300.00	$594.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	425	425	$200.00	$141.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	205	200	$110.00	$59.57
92250 Photography of the retina	174	171	$110.00	$48.27
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	136	97	$900.00	$289.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	88	88	$65.00	$34.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	71	69	$130.00	$81.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	61	61	$80.00	$13.77
92134 Imaging of retina	34	33	$65.00	$37.77
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	32	32	$75.00	$25.83
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	25	15	$129.60	$39.83
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	24	22	$427.08	$182.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	964	951	$165.00	$114.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	918	560	$110.00	$68.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	612	612	$200.00	$137.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	458	275	$271.00	$63.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	434	250	$2300.00	$579.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	187	186	$110.00	$54.82
92250 Photography of the retina	142	139	$110.00	$59.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	119	91	$900.00	$285.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	93	91	$130.00	$79.14
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	66	66	$80.00	$13.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	60	57	$65.00	$33.58
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	35	34	$75.00	$25.31
92134 Imaging of retina	29	29	$65.00	$35.76
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	20	12	$120.00	$47.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-27

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OK 20269

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

10045980A (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Eye Institute Inc

2000 S Wheeling Ave, Tulsa, OK 741045646

Phone: 9187473937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Sarah Forrest , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1437438629

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Kristin Vandervoort , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1912255373

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 27, 2020

Registered at 7171 S YALE AVE STE 101, TULSA, OK 741366367 (Tel: 9183070496)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 27, 2020

Registered at 2000 S WHEELING AVE STE 500, TULSA, OK 741045642 (Tel: 9187473937)

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NPI Profile Active July 17, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2008

Registered at 8131 S MEMORIAL DR, SUITE 106, TULSA, OK 741334347 (Tel: 9183070496)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2008

Registered at 8131 S MEMORIAL DR, SUITE 106, TULSA, OK 741334347 (Tel: 9183070496)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2008

Recorded as WALTER PETERS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #20269 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245258789

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 17, 2006

Last Update: October 27, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2000 S Wheeling Ave Ste 500

Tulsa, OK 741045642

Phone: 9187473937

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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