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Active NPI 1851340285 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Craig Kent King , MD

Ophthalmology • Longview, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Craig King, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Longview, TX. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1980, Dr. King delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3209 N 4TH ST.

Dr. King 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, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3209 N 4th St
Suite 100

Longview, TX 756055145

Telephone 9037574662
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Longview, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
46 Yrs +21.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Longview, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
6.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. King (46 Years) 46 Yrs
Longview Specialty Average (24.2 Years) 24.2 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
692 666 $122.04 $118.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
326 259 $86.36 $83.85
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
242 100 $24.87 $23.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
178 175 $35.34 $33.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
173 166 $60.92 $59.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
156 110 $55.82 $52.92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
115 115 $147.99 $140.15
92134 Imaging of retina
76 69 $38.97 $37.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
74 50 $526.90 $496.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
69 64 $334.12 $313.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
54 38 $550.76 $492.22
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
27 27 $11.27 $9.88
92250 Photography of the retina
25 25 $36.91 $33.54
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
18 18 $26.61 $25.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX F6820

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
089528602 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
180002305 (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1912938754

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 17, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2010

Registered at 3209 N 4TH ST, SUITE 100, LONGVIEW, TX 756055145 (Tel: 9037574662)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2010

Registered at 3209 N 4TH ST, SUITE 100, LONGVIEW, TX 756055145 (Tel: 9037574662)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2010

Recorded as CRAIG KING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #F6820 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851340285
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006
Last Update: May 17, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3209 N 4th St, Suite 100

Longview, TX 756055145

Phone: 9037574662

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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