Dr. James Walters , OD
Optometrist • Houston, TX
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. James Walters has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Walters, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 21 years, Dr. Walters provided care at the practice location at 505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG until profile deactivation on 2026-04-02.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
505 J Davis Armistead Bldg
Houston, TX 772042020
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX
Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
18 | 17 | $83.00 | $65.22 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
12 | 11 | $159.00 | $128.43 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
12 | 11 | $110.00 | $90.00 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
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Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Record deactivated on April 02, 2026
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG, HOUSTON, TX 772042020 (Tel: 7137431921)
Registered at 505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG, HOUSTON, TX 772042020 (Tel: 7137431921)
Recorded as JAMES WALTERS, O.D.
Optometrist (License #5173TG in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
505 J Davis Armistead Bldg
Houston, TX 772042020
Phone: 7137431921
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