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Active NPI 1972509461 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Karl Michael Ermis , OD

Optometrist • El Campo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karl Ermis, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in El Campo, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Ermis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2012 W LOOP ST.

Dr. Ermis is affiliated with Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc 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 optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2012 W Loop St

El Campo, TX 774378030

Telephone 9795436821
Fax 9795436817
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc Facility NPI 1497778583

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in El Campo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +21.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in El Campo, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
35.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ermis (35 Years) 35 Yrs
El Campo Specialty Average (13.8 Years) 13.8 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
583 582 $138.00 $119.95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
260 190 $100.00 $84.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
200 199 $100.00 $34.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
149 103 $70.00 $53.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
79 77 $120.00 $60.11
92134 Imaging of retina
45 41 $100.00 $38.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $170.00 $142.55
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
20 20 $50.00 $10.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 4459TG

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
131011207 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc

2012 W Loop, El Campo, TX 774378030

Phone: 9795436821

Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc

605 Medical Ct, Brenham, TX 778335406

Phone: 9798301444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164355822

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1558743450

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1699454587

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1932711785

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 23, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 23, 2012

Registered at 2012 W LOOP ST, EL CAMPO, TX 774378030 (Tel: 9795436821)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 23, 2012

Registered at 2012 W LOOP ST, EL CAMPO, TX 774378030 (Tel: 9795436821)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 23, 2012

Recorded as KARL ERMIS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 23, 2012

Optometrist (License #4459TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972509461
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 21, 2005
Last Update: November 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2012 W Loop St

El Campo, TX 774378030

Phone: 9795436821

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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