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Active NPI 1710447214 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Ricardo Luis Salinas

Ophthalmology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ricardo Salinas is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2019, Ricardo Salinas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5717 BALCONES DR.

Ricardo Salinas is affiliated with Texan Eye, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, 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

5717 Balcones Dr

Austin, TX 787314203

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

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -17.0 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
67.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Salinas (7 Years) 7 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)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
110 90 $381.00 $124.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 57 $181.95 $60.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
55 54 $106.27 $32.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
37 30 $270.00 $89.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
33 33 $83.00 $26.70
92250 Photography of the retina
19 19 $114.79 $33.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $383.00 $122.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
15 15 $34.00 $10.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-09
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX U2008

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

Secondary Practice Locations

925 Starwood Dr

Cedar Park, TX 786139099

Phone: 5123277000

1700 S Mopac Expy

Austin, TX 787467572

Phone: 5123277000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

26 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Radha Ram , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1093081085

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Tanya Khan , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1114242922

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1124093620

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1174811210

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1225013980

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2026

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2026

Registered at 2850 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY STE 300, HENDERSON, NV 890524395 (Tel: 5123277000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #U2008 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2023

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 770303498 (Tel: 7137985143)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2023

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 770303498 (Tel: 7137985143)

NPI Profile Active March 21, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 21, 2019

Registered at 1430 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122632 (Tel: 5049887809)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2019

Registered at 1430 TULANE AVE, SL50, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122632 (Tel: 5049887809)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 21, 2019

Recorded as RICARDO SALINAS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 21, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710447214
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 21, 2019
Last Update: July 09, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2850 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 300

Henderson, NV 890524395

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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