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Active NPI 1861487977 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph S. Goetz , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Goetz, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Goetz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4660 BEECHNUT ST STE 214.

Dr. Goetz 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, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4660 Beechnut St Ste 214

Houston, TX 770961805

Telephone 7136659800
Fax 7136659809
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Joseph S Goetz Md Facility NPI 1972518355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1978

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
48 Yrs +23.1 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
51.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Goetz (48 Years) 48 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
25 24 $256.00 $124.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
18 14 $180.00 $88.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-11
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX H7421

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Identification Number
95-3891546 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad
P00098108 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical License
G039888 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 06, 2019

Registered at 4660 BEECHNUT ST STE 214, HOUSTON, TX 770961805 (Tel: 7136659800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 128, BELLAIRE, TX 774020128 (Tel: 2818333330)

NPI Profile Active June 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2017

Registered at 5429 S BRAESWOOD BLVD STE A, HOUSTON, TX 770964041 (Tel: 7136659800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 06, 2017

Registered at 5429 S BRAESWOOD BLVD STE A, HOUSTON, TX 770964041 (Tel: (713) 665-9800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 06, 2017

Recorded as JOSEPH GOETZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 06, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #H7421 in TX)

NPI Profile Active February 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2012

Registered at 4664 BEECHNUT ST, HOUSTON, TX 770961804 (Tel: 7139950042)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2012

Registered at 4664 BEECHNUT ST, HOUSTON, TX 770961804 (Tel: 7139950042)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2012

Recorded as JOSEPH GOETZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #H7421 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861487977
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 14, 2005
Last Update: August 11, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 128

Bellaire, TX 774020128

Phone: 2818333330

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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