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Active NPI 1326041377 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Lawson Heaton , MD

Ophthalmology • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Heaton, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1979, Dr. Heaton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3355 EARL CAMPBELL PKWY.

Dr. Heaton is affiliated with Charles L. Heaton, M.D. P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established 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

3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy

Tyler, TX 757018435

Telephone 9035260444
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +22.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Heaton (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Tyler Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
641 238 $160.00 $24.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
367 201 $3000.00 $488.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
235 229 $295.00 $119.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
159 105 $945.00 $298.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
122 116 $225.00 $123.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
118 118 $325.00 $142.09
92134 Imaging of retina
107 104 $110.00 $38.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
91 91 $285.00 $161.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
82 80 $110.00 $34.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
61 53 $145.00 $87.95
92250 Photography of the retina
55 54 $130.00 $35.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
49 49 $180.00 $59.58
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
39 24 $3500.00 $689.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
35 30 $190.00 $85.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
13 13 $100.00 $54.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $200.00 $108.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-28
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX F4061

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Charles L. Heaton, M.d. P.a.

3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy, Tyler, TX 757018435

Phone: 90352604442111

Secondary Practice Locations

2394 H G Mosley Pkwy

Longview, TX 756043661

Phone: 9035399520

1240 S Palestine St

Athens, TX 757513619

Phone: 9035260444

3415 Golden Rd

Tyler, TX 757018355

Phone: 9035260444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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NPI 1184065526

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1184627044

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1184936353

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1376546226

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 August 28, 2025

Registered at 3355 EARL CAMPBELL PKWY, TYLER, TX 757018435 (Tel: 9035260444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2025

Registered at 3355 EARL CAMPBELL PKWY, TYLER, TX 757018435 (Tel: 9035260444)

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 3415 GOLDEN RD, TYLER, TX 757018355 (Tel: 9035260444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3415 GOLDEN RD, TYLER, TX 757018355 (Tel: 9035260444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHARLES HEATON, M. D.

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

Ophthalmology (License #F4061 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326041377
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 23, 2005
Last Update: August 28, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy

Tyler, TX 757018435

Phone: 9035260444

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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