Active NPI 1942591839 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Otis Bennett Walton , MD

Ophthalmology • Bellaire, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Otis Walton, MD is a registered Ophthalmology practitioner in Bellaire, TX. With approximately 11 years of clinical practice since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Walton provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 6800 WEST LOOP SOUTH.

Dr. Walton is affiliated with Steel String Vision Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, new patient outpatient office visit, 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

6800 West Loop South
Ste 400/450

Bellaire, TX 774014528

Telephone 2819448020

Fax 2818497505

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Steel String Vision Pllc Facility NPI 1235919226

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Bellaire, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walton (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Bellaire Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 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
92134 Imaging of retina	150	148	$101.81	$37.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	149	149	$428.28	$168.85
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	142	140	$118.18	$46.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	130	74	$1371.98	$477.88
92025 Ct scan of cornea	77	73	$91.67	$33.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	35	35	$68.90	$27.13
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	31	21	$841.93	$331.59
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$316.50	$125.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	16	$231.94	$91.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$326.96	$128.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$91.77	$34.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$374.55	$147.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	117	76	$3076.92	$475.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	69	45	$160.00	$91.08
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	35	$900.00	$313.73
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	36	18	$225.00	$21.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$300.00	$151.76
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	19	$50.00	$10.39
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	19	19	$250.00	$37.64
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$80.00	$38.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$200.00	$63.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	177	104	$3002.82	$476.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	77	50	$160.00	$92.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	56	43	$900.00	$317.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$300.00	$154.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	44	22	$225.00	$25.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	26	26	$50.00	$11.11
92134 Imaging of retina	25	25	$80.00	$39.10
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	25	25	$250.00	$37.14
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	23	19	$3478.26	$660.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$250.00	$130.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$200.00	$64.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	11	11	$80.00	$35.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	175	105	$3000.00	$470.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	57	46	$900.00	$300.75
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	47	26	$160.00	$93.63
65400 Removal of growth of cornea	30	18	$2400.00	$622.65
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	23	17	$3500.00	$656.53
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	14	11	$2788.00	$1537.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	124	75	$3000.00	$460.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	45	35	$900.00	$317.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	25	$160.00	$90.23
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	40	33	$3500.00	$645.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	210	122	$2583.33	$542.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	104	60	$160.00	$89.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	90	66	$910.00	$311.48
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	69	20	$200.00	$34.42
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	30	15	$46.00	$22.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$300.00	$153.51
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	27	24	$50.00	$11.99
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	17	$3071.43	$687.11
92134 Imaging of retina	20	19	$80.00	$37.36
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	18	17	$250.00	$36.36
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	15	12	$2788.00	$1438.61
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	12	$100.00	$35.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$250.00	$128.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	160	95	$2500.00	$558.75
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	115	64	$160.00	$89.25
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	53	$900.00	$318.33
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	48	16	$200.00	$37.37
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	30	15	$46.00	$22.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$300.00	$153.80
92134 Imaging of retina	22	22	$80.00	$40.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	17	$200.00	$65.12
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	17	$3000.00	$673.83
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$50.00	$14.62
65400 Removal of growth of cornea	17	12	$2235.29	$610.10
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	16	16	$250.00	$36.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$250.00	$128.97
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$75.00	$27.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	120	75	$2500.00	$532.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	104	61	$160.00	$83.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	95	73	$900.00	$294.88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	33	11	$200.00	$39.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$300.00	$145.59
92134 Imaging of retina	30	27	$80.00	$38.42
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	30	15	$46.00	$22.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	23	23	$50.00	$13.77
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	20	19	$250.00	$120.96
92025 Ct scan of cornea	18	18	$100.00	$35.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	16	$200.00	$62.49
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	13	$3000.00	$663.11
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	13	13	$250.00	$34.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	11	$80.00	$34.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-24

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX Q4543

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

Steel String Vision Pllc

6800 W Loop S, Bellaire, TX 774014595

Phone: 7138932020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Myrtle Oates , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology

NPI 1952335986

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Bethsheba Johnson , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

NPI 1952420184

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 19, 2023

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP SOUTH, STE 400/450, BELLAIRE, TX 774014528 (Tel: 2819448020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 19, 2023

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP SOUTH, STE 400/450, BELLAIRE, TX 774014528 (Tel: 2819448020)

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NPI Profile Active July 16, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2015

Registered at 3900 ESSEX LN STE 101, HOUSTON, TX 770275111 (Tel: 7136265544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2015

Registered at 3900 ESSEX LN STE 101, HOUSTON, TX 770275111 (Tel: 7136265544)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 16, 2015

Recorded as OTIS WALTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #Q4543 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 26, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942591839

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 26, 2011

Last Update: July 24, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6800 West Loop South, Ste 400/450

Bellaire, TX 774014528

Phone: 2819448020

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