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Active NPI 1609852664 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Richard Walters , MD

Ophthalmology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Walters, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1982, Dr. Walters delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5717 BALCONES DR.

Dr. Walters is affiliated with Texan Eye, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, ct scan of cornea, 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

5717 Balcones Dr

Austin, TX 78731

Telephone 5123277000
Fax 5123141662
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Texan Eye, Pa Facility NPI 1205813961

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1982

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
44 Yrs +20.0 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
67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walters (44 Years) 44 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
438 240 $1614.00 $518.64
92025 Ct scan of cornea
297 274 $46.00 $35.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
248 248 $143.00 $49.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
210 210 $495.00 $172.70
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
105 105 $1678.33 $470.72
92134 Imaging of retina
104 101 $122.00 $41.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
99 96 $381.00 $133.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
73 72 $383.00 $132.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
52 52 $453.00 $151.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
38 36 $170.00 $59.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
31 31 $111.00 $29.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
20 19 $270.00 $94.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-03
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX G3889

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texan Eye, Pa

5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 787314203

Phone: 5123277000

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2018

Registered at 5717 BALCONES DR, AUSTIN, TX 78731 (Tel: 5123277000)

NPI Profile Active March 23, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2016

Registered at 5717 BALCONES DR, AUSTIN, TX 787314203 (Tel: 5123277000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2016

Registered at 5717 BALCONES DR, AUSTIN, TX 787314203 (Tel: 5123277000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2016

Recorded as THOMAS WALTERS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #G3889 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 21, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609852664
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 21, 2005
Last Update: January 03, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5717 Balcones Dr

Austin, TX 787314203

Phone: 5123277000

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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