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Active NPI 1003019092 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne , MD

Ophthalmology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristen Hawthorne, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Hawthorne delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2610 S IH 35.

Dr. Hawthorne is affiliated with Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2610 S Ih 35

Austin, TX 787045703

Telephone 5124439715
Fax 5124439845
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc Facility NPI 1811133507

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
116 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hawthorne (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
492 447 $194.36 $124.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
378 243 $120.00 $88.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
215 139 $136.49 $40.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
174 108 $1300.00 $524.61
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
170 160 $20.00 $10.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
168 168 $200.00 $147.67
92025 Ct scan of cornea
126 125 $150.00 $33.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
101 97 $125.00 $62.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
101 96 $90.00 $36.12
92134 Imaging of retina
93 80 $100.00 $39.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
60 49 $500.00 $313.63
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
28 28 $120.00 $84.88
92285 Photography of content of eyes
16 14 $80.00 $21.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX P0832

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 243348

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
285890401 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc

5401 Fm, Kyle, TX 786406063

Phone: 5124439715

Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc

2610 S Ih, Austin, TX 787045703

Phone: 5124439715

Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc

5625 Eiger Rd, Austin, TX 787358978

Phone: 5124439715

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023058617

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1093743056

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134573363

Doctor of Optometry

David Belt , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1508808650

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1598841272

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1790861474

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 April 25, 2019

Registered at 2610 S IH 35, AUSTIN, TX 787045703 (Tel: 5124439715)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2019

Registered at 2610 S IH 35, AUSTIN, TX 787045703 (Tel: 5124439715)

NPI Profile Active July 21, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 21, 2010

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733529)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2010

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733529)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2010

Recorded as KRISTEN HAWTHORNE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #243348 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003019092
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2007
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2610 S Ih 35

Austin, TX 787045703

Phone: 5124439715

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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