Active NPI 1720148604 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Alan Larsen , OD

Optometrist • Harlingen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Larsen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Harlingen, TX. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Larsen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1205 N ED CAREY DR.

Dr. Larsen is affiliated with Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete 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

1205 N Ed Carey Dr

Harlingen, TX 785509207

Telephone 9564232100

Fax 9566826280

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Valley Eye Center Real Estate Venture In Texas Facility NPI 1962411520

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Harlingen, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +8.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 19.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Harlingen, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Larsen (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Harlingen Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	165	92	$238.92	$87.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	116	85	$338.06	$123.59
92134 Imaging of retina	62	60	$97.02	$39.62
92250 Photography of the retina	57	48	$88.82	$35.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	43	43	$151.54	$59.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	36	$87.37	$36.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$401.41	$145.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$309.34	$128.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$217.72	$86.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	119	79	$244.25	$87.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	83	71	$343.53	$123.11
92134 Imaging of retina	36	36	$98.48	$39.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	32	$89.22	$35.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$408.13	$146.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	21	$151.34	$60.73
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$90.33	$36.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$220.56	$88.00
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$232.76	$83.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$310.90	$124.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	127	93	$347.70	$124.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	101	77	$245.03	$87.82
92134 Imaging of retina	69	66	$99.60	$39.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	38	$224.09	$88.10
92250 Photography of the retina	43	39	$90.98	$36.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$90.15	$36.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	33	$153.33	$61.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$412.38	$147.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	24	$314.90	$125.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	20	$137.63	$55.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	259	176	$330.65	$125.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	204	143	$235.49	$88.94
92250 Photography of the retina	89	75	$96.44	$38.83
92134 Imaging of retina	86	84	$100.23	$40.57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	58	56	$91.17	$36.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	46	46	$397.78	$149.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	43	$155.92	$62.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	40	$222.63	$90.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	37	$316.33	$128.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	26	$136.93	$55.42
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	18	14	$4108.92	$1486.85
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$229.65	$85.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	236	143	$195.20	$87.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	187	162	$277.66	$124.49
92250 Photography of the retina	50	45	$97.64	$43.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	37	$133.86	$62.00
92134 Imaging of retina	37	36	$91.01	$40.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$329.94	$148.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	35	$79.33	$35.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$155.54	$73.63
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	12	12	$107.33	$62.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	325	258	$216.21	$123.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	301	181	$150.54	$85.92
92250 Photography of the retina	96	89	$85.98	$48.73
92134 Imaging of retina	84	81	$70.21	$39.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	76	76	$63.51	$36.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	60	$108.85	$61.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$258.51	$147.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	47	$126.81	$72.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	40	$185.99	$106.19
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$143.38	$81.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	336	283	$185.46	$120.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	300	224	$137.12	$84.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	138	138	$242.60	$145.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	100	$120.10	$70.28
92134 Imaging of retina	86	83	$96.50	$40.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	70	$89.82	$36.20
92250 Photography of the retina	60	54	$134.84	$54.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	55	$181.63	$61.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	40	$183.84	$103.86
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	22	$135.92	$80.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	331	276	$118.50	$81.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	205	203	$243.34	$118.03
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	130	65	$45.00	$22.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	84	84	$299.71	$142.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	49	49	$112.86	$34.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	44	$207.23	$60.60
92134 Imaging of retina	41	41	$113.05	$39.03
92250 Photography of the retina	30	30	$162.70	$62.01
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	25	$166.12	$77.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$100.00	$69.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-26

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7903TG

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

304451302 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a.

1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 785509207

Phone: 95663188751112

Secondary Practice Locations

506 E Van Buren Ave

Harlingen, TX 785506836

Phone: 9564234333

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Rogelio Cantu , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1720020316

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Victor Gonzalez , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1871599100

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lauro Guerrero , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1902834963

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Micheal Wingard , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1932105020

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 25, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2017

Registered at 1205 N ED CAREY DR, HARLINGEN, TX 785509207 (Tel: 9564232100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 4830, EDINBURG, TX 785404830 (Tel: (956) 631-8875)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 25, 2017

Recorded as STEPHEN LARSEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2017

Optometrist (License #7903TG in TX)

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NPI Profile Active February 13, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2015

Registered at 1506 E GRIFFIN PKWY, MISSION, TX 78572 (Tel: 9565830202)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2015

Registered at 1506 E GRIFFIN PKWY, MISSION, TX 78572 (Tel: 9565830202)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2015

Recorded as STEPHEN LARSEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2015

Optometrist (License #7903TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720148604

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 11, 2006

Last Update: June 26, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 4830

Edinburg, TX 785404830

Phone: 9566318875

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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