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Active NPI 1285747956 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ellen Pearman Crothers , OD

Optometrist • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ellen Crothers, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Crothers delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13343 N HIGHWAY 183.

Dr. Crothers is affiliated with Arbor Eye Center Pa 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, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13343 N Highway 183
Ste 260

Austin, TX 787507158

Telephone 5122582120
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Arbor Eye Center, P.a. Facility NPI 1154469260

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +8.1 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
16.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Crothers (24 Years) 24 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
44 43 $129.07 $118.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
36 23 $90.00 $84.30
92134 Imaging of retina
18 13 $89.00 $38.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $148.46 $139.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 6206 TG

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID 6206 Tg
6206-TG (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Number
81246Q (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Arbor Eye Center Pa

13343 N Hwy 183, Austin, TX 787507167

Phone: 5122582120

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1780848879

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2018

Registered at 13343 N US HIGHWAY 183, STE 260, AUSTIN, TX 787507160 (Tel: 5125698886)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 13343 N HIGHWAY 183, STE 260, AUSTIN, TX 787507158 (Tel: 5122582120)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1005 MIDDLE BROOK DR, LEANDER, TX 78641 (Tel: 5125698886)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ELLEN CROTHERS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #6206 TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285747956
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 16, 2006
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

13343 N Us Highway 183, Ste 260

Austin, TX 787507160

Phone: 5125698886

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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