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Dr. Ronald Newton , OD

Optometrist • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ronald Newton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Newton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 609 SALINAS AVE.

Dr. Newton accepts Medicare assignment.

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

609 Salinas Ave

Laredo, TX 780405751

Telephone 9567232132
Fax 9567231721
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ronald Newton Facility NPI 1689844292

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Laredo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +27.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.5 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
3.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Newton (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Laredo Specialty Average (15.5 Years) 15.5 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
469 229 $75.00 $74.02
92134 Imaging of retina
272 230 $43.00 $38.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
156 143 $43.00 $34.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
141 82 $65.00 $64.08
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
68 64 $110.37 $108.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
54 54 $135.00 $133.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 3203-TG

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.

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 156FX1800X

State License TX 3203TG

Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frame or contact lenses to buy.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1352197-06 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1352197-02 (TX)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2011

Registered at 609 SALINAS AVE, LAREDO, TX 780405751 (Tel: 9567232132)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2011

Registered at 609 SALINAS AVE, LAREDO, TX 780405751 (Tel: 9567232132)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 08, 2011

Recorded as RONALD NEWTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2011

Optometrist (License #3203-TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891878559
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 23, 2006
Last Update: November 08, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

609 Salinas Ave

Laredo, TX 780405751

Phone: 9567232132

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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