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Active NPI 1700874518 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel S. Cohen , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Cohen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1973, Dr. Cohen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13333 DOTSON RD. SUITE 200.

Dr. Cohen is affiliated with 1960 Eye Surgeons, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, 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

13333 Dotson Rd. Suite 200

Houston, TX 770704305

Telephone 2818901784
Fax 2818905733
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 1960 Eye Surgeons, P.a. Facility NPI 1295817609

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
53 Yrs +28.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cohen (53 Years) 53 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
1,505 659 $95.00 $84.14
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
1,240 36 $500.00 $332.21
92134 Imaging of retina
1,068 620 $90.00 $36.99
92250 Photography of the retina
942 831 $180.00 $34.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
934 812 $160.00 $119.08
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
839 547 $80.00 $10.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
580 484 $150.00 $60.01
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
444 162 $35.00 $22.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
440 182 $180.00 $22.17
92132 Imaging of front third of eye
370 321 $90.00 $27.20
67028 Injection of drug into eye
362 66 $343.92 $113.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
360 329 $90.00 $33.60
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
270 29 $1500.00 $830.34
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
224 134 $3600.00 $509.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
126 126 $180.00 $140.92
J3590 Unclassified biologics
51 30 $4000.00 $2660.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
51 44 $1200.00 $315.75
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
38 36 $150.00 $44.58
92285 Photography of content of eyes
34 33 $100.00 $19.12
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
27 25 $1200.00 $228.53
92025 Ct scan of cornea
21 20 $225.00 $34.44
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
21 21 $2928.57 $772.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $190.00 $155.29
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
12 12 $3600.00 $701.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX E7578

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
110530601 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

1960 Eye Surgeons, P.a.

13333 Dotson Rd, Houston, TX 770704305

Phone: 2818901784

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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NPI 1760479596

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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 May 29, 2025

Registered at 13333 DOTSON RD. SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770704305 (Tel: 2818901784)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 29, 2025

Registered at 13333 DOTSON RD. SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770704305 (Tel: 2818901784)

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 13300 HARGRAVE RD, HOUSTON, TX 770704373 (Tel: 2818901784)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 13300 HARGRAVE RD, HOUSTON, TX 770704374

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOEL COHEN, M.D.

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

Ophthalmology (License #E7578 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 06, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700874518
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 06, 2005
Last Update: May 29, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

13333 Dotson Rd. Suite 200

Houston, TX 770704305

Phone: 2818901784

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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