Active NPI 1043707201 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Katherine N Elkins , OD

Optometrist • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Katherine Elkins, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2018, Dr. Elkins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2700 BEE CAVES RD.

Dr. Elkins is affiliated with Austin Eye Clinic Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2700 Bee Caves Rd

Austin, TX 787465642

Telephone 5122502020

Fax 5122502612

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Austin Eye Clinic Association Facility NPI 1457540221

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Austin, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

8 Yrs -7.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.9 Yrs

State Avg: 19.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

262 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

42.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elkins (8 Years) 8 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 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	539	526	$175.00	$132.67
92250 Photography of the retina	446	433	$99.87	$38.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	205	170	$120.00	$93.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	159	159	$180.00	$155.96
92134 Imaging of retina	150	142	$125.00	$42.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	82	76	$150.00	$67.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	76	71	$125.00	$37.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$50.00	$10.33
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$130.00	$88.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	134	134	$175.00	$130.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	121	$342.00	$103.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	124	$235.00	$70.42
92250 Photography of the retina	93	93	$99.25	$38.08
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	87	85	$299.00	$78.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$560.00	$143.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	75	75	$408.00	$22.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	56	$175.00	$27.63
92134 Imaging of retina	45	44	$408.00	$25.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	37	31	$120.00	$93.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$180.00	$151.60
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$183.00	$21.05
92134 Imaging of retina	22	22	$125.00	$41.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	18	$125.00	$35.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$191.00	$8.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$150.00	$65.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$261.71	$38.12

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	430	371	$340.66	$104.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	176	$243.15	$72.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	158	157	$551.59	$147.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	114	112	$401.89	$22.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	112	106	$172.59	$28.02
92134 Imaging of retina	67	63	$417.94	$26.22
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	46	46	$180.83	$21.22
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	28	28	$187.14	$8.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$260.13	$39.62

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	276	257	$330.89	$107.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	242	210	$253.06	$73.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	223	223	$534.96	$148.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	104	101	$390.81	$23.02
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	77	75	$103.03	$22.28
92134 Imaging of retina	49	44	$388.35	$26.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	36	36	$182.28	$8.60
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	32	32	$175.59	$21.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	22	$224.72	$38.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	192	192	$516.13	$141.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	184	$315.84	$85.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	87	$250.16	$55.72
92134 Imaging of retina	62	59	$376.89	$26.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	55	55	$377.18	$23.45
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	31	$176.42	$8.76
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	30	30	$169.13	$21.98
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	16	15	$101.00	$22.75
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$173.73	$22.72

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	48	48	$307.00	$83.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	37	$100.00	$78.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$503.00	$137.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	29	$352.36	$54.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$160.00	$132.16
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$366.00	$26.67
92134 Imaging of retina	14	12	$60.00	$41.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$366.00	$23.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-30

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10837

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046011185

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Austin Eye Clinic Association

2700 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 787465642

Phone: 5122502020

Secondary Practice Locations

11901 Jollyville Rd

Austin, TX 787592303

Phone: 5122502020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2023

Registered at 2700 BEE CAVES RD, AUSTIN, TX 787465642 (Tel: 5122502020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2023

Registered at 3500 PICKLE DR UNIT A, AUSTIN, TX 787023184

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2023

Recorded as KATHERINE ELKINS, OD

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2022

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606371443 (Tel: 8888240200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2022

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR, SUITE 300, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275919

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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2018

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 (Tel: 1312949775)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2018

Optometrist (License #046011185 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active April 13, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 13, 2018

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 1312949775)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2018

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 1312949775)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 13, 2018

Recorded as KATHERINE NELSON

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043707201

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 13, 2018

Last Update: June 30, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3500 Pickle Dr Unit A

Austin, TX 787023184

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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