Active NPI 1467438531 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter A Nixon , MD

Ophthalmology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Nixon, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Nixon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 W 38TH ST.

Dr. Nixon is affiliated with Austin Retina Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg, injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 W 38th St
Suite 200

Austin, TX 787051169

Telephone 5124510103

Fax 5124512741

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Austin Retina Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1114999828

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

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

26 Yrs +2.0 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

55.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nixon (26 Years) 26 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
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg	8,280	281	$1000.00	$228.60
J2782 Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg	6,960	86	$250.00	$108.33
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	4,305	52	$336.00	$147.66
92134 Imaging of retina	3,538	1,251	$125.00	$41.40
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,764	623	$550.00	$136.05
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,594	259	$2000.00	$824.97
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	1,408	47	$693.75	$331.82
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	695	592	$270.00	$169.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	647	608	$265.08	$130.36
92250 Photography of the retina	550	414	$95.00	$37.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	250	206	$190.00	$93.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	234	234	$315.00	$154.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	186	168	$200.00	$93.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$350.00	$173.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	96	$270.00	$133.13
J3490 Unclassified drugs	61	27	$5550.00	$2660.64
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	56	39	$150.00	$49.31
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	52	13	$40.00	$0.96
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	49	34	$150.00	$70.75
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	20	20	$2310.00	$1193.08
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	18	17	$1820.00	$917.64
J3590 Unclassified biologics	16	12	$5000.00	$2128.49
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	15	15	$750.00	$264.33
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	13	13	$125.00	$47.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$230.00	$108.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg	4,900	262	$1000.00	$272.23
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	4,210	462	$2000.00	$869.95
92134 Imaging of retina	3,695	1,318	$124.99	$40.12
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,776	642	$549.87	$128.83
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	1,305	48	$336.00	$151.06
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	1,140	11	$84.00	$36.77
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	878	675	$269.94	$139.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	872	776	$265.06	$127.59
92250 Photography of the retina	621	467	$95.00	$36.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	465	373	$190.00	$90.59
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	385	33	$800.00	$236.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	309	248	$199.74	$89.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	264	264	$315.00	$151.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	146	$270.00	$127.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$350.00	$167.13
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	101	35	$149.22	$69.54
J3490 Unclassified drugs	99	43	$5163.64	$2326.49
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	75	49	$150.00	$47.32
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	68	15	$40.00	$1.00
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	23	22	$2310.00	$1114.79
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	17	15	$125.00	$48.62
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	15	14	$750.00	$248.09
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	14	14	$1820.00	$876.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	5,564	502	$2000.00	$900.04
92134 Imaging of retina	3,789	1,439	$85.00	$40.11
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,593	584	$550.00	$127.52
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,227	898	$200.00	$128.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,097	969	$200.00	$129.00
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	921	35	$801.95	$274.93
92250 Photography of the retina	817	584	$95.00	$36.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	751	535	$150.00	$90.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	384	285	$125.00	$90.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	273	273	$200.00	$153.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	216	185	$150.00	$129.09
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	195	64	$103.59	$67.70
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	147	12	$263.95	$197.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	114	114	$225.00	$166.58
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	76	56	$100.00	$47.66
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	52	15	$40.00	$1.06
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	32	29	$1500.00	$897.16
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	24	24	$1550.00	$1135.49
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	20	19	$750.00	$250.06
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	14	13	$125.00	$50.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	5,056	443	$2000.00	$913.17
92134 Imaging of retina	2,912	1,067	$84.99	$41.55
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,409	532	$550.00	$129.71
92250 Photography of the retina	1,383	957	$95.07	$37.59
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,018	763	$200.00	$119.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	966	843	$199.93	$129.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	819	477	$150.00	$130.71
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	575	19	$800.00	$314.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	566	438	$150.09	$91.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	375	304	$125.00	$91.82
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	250	78	$100.00	$85.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	234	234	$200.00	$152.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	98	98	$225.00	$168.18
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	93	20	$100.00	$71.88
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	79	57	$100.00	$50.20
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	29	27	$1500.00	$925.85
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	25	25	$1550.00	$1177.44
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	19	19	$750.00	$538.98
66985 Insertion of prosthetic lens	13	13	$1000.00	$427.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	4,552	414	$2000.00	$924.90
92134 Imaging of retina	2,441	851	$85.00	$41.33
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,248	539	$550.49	$115.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,446	727	$149.45	$89.78
92250 Photography of the retina	1,409	946	$95.18	$42.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,332	1,099	$199.46	$127.67
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	857	656	$200.00	$105.45
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	357	118	$100.00	$78.56
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	355	15	$800.00	$334.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	214	214	$199.16	$152.59
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	203	13	$257.15	$198.50
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	75	58	$100.00	$49.92
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	62	41	$100.00	$85.00
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	48	11	$40.00	$1.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$225.00	$166.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	32	$150.00	$110.44
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	26	26	$1550.00	$1148.69
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	25	25	$750.00	$530.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$125.00	$75.52
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	16	16	$1500.00	$876.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	3,506	374	$2000.00	$940.04
92134 Imaging of retina	2,904	1,052	$85.00	$41.03
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,225	521	$554.38	$114.07
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,829	945	$125.00	$88.37
92250 Photography of the retina	1,495	987	$105.00	$47.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,171	1,041	$170.00	$126.40
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	891	708	$200.00	$91.61
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	866	289	$100.00	$79.07
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	600	12	$6.25	$3.79
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	385	21	$257.15	$196.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	323	323	$170.00	$151.17
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	165	12	$800.00	$353.08
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	94	68	$160.00	$57.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	89	17	$40.00	$1.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	62	$160.00	$108.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$225.00	$162.46
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	37	35	$1050.00	$529.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$110.00	$73.08
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	23	23	$3000.00	$1140.28
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	22	17	$250.00	$79.72
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	16	14	$4500.00	$1181.93
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	13	$2500.00	$923.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$110.00	$63.44
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$250.00	$207.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	3,220	1,192	$85.00	$41.06
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,173	536	$550.00	$111.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	2,134	1,082	$125.00	$86.63
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,974	189	$2000.00	$946.72
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,561	25	$6.25	$3.80
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	1,518	354	$100.00	$76.59
92250 Photography of the retina	1,279	924	$105.09	$52.09
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	834	699	$200.00	$85.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	775	757	$169.97	$124.64
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	406	27	$257.15	$197.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	355	355	$170.00	$148.64
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	120	86	$160.00	$70.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	118	108	$110.00	$72.02
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	108	23	$40.00	$1.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$225.53	$161.02
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	43	36	$1050.00	$512.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$160.00	$107.02
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	26	26	$3000.00	$1164.50
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	26	22	$250.00	$94.98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	25	25	$256.40	$204.72
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	16	14	$2500.00	$695.16
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$4423.08	$1132.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$75.00	$43.65
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	12	11	$1135.00	$546.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	3,281	1,159	$85.00	$40.08
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	2,840	36	$5.11	$3.73
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,409	531	$550.00	$108.85
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,246	198	$1998.22	$961.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	2,026	1,067	$125.00	$83.49
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	1,633	351	$100.00	$72.25
92250 Photography of the retina	1,300	921	$104.99	$64.44
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	974	778	$200.04	$75.59
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	883	866	$169.98	$121.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	416	416	$170.00	$145.72
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	121	80	$160.00	$85.69
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	91	11	$257.15	$197.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	86	$110.00	$71.23
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	48	11	$40.00	$1.84
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	34	34	$3000.00	$1155.03
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	29	25	$1174.14	$538.01
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	22	21	$1050.00	$506.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$250.00	$161.54
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	14	13	$2500.00	$846.17
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	12	11	$250.00	$95.22
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	12	11	$4000.00	$1199.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$160.00	$105.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX M4400

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 - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License TX M4400

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

182972301 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

182972302 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00340567 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Tx

8G5374 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Austin Retina Associates Pllc

801 W 38th St, Austin, TX 787051169

Phone: 5124510103

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2017

Registered at 801 W 38TH ST, SUITE 200, AUSTIN, TX 787051169 (Tel: 5124510103)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2017

Registered at 801 W 38TH ST, SUITE 200, AUSTIN, TX 787051169 (Tel: 5124510103)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2017

Recorded as PETER NIXON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #M4400 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active November 18, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location November 18, 2009

Registered at 801 W 38TH ST, SUITE 200, AUSTIN, TX 787051169 (Tel: 5124510103)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2009

Registered at 801 W 38TH ST, SUITE 200, AUSTIN, TX 787051169 (Tel: 5124510103)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 18, 2009

Recorded as PETER NIXON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #M4400 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 20, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467438531

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 20, 2005

Last Update: May 04, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

801 W 38th St, Suite 200

Austin, TX 787051169

Phone: 5124510103

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