Active NPI 1407172828 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Austin Thomas Lash , MD

Ophthalmology • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Austin Lash, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Lash delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2440 E 5TH ST.

Dr. Lash is affiliated with East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2440 E 5th St

Tyler, TX 757013525

Telephone 9035950500

Fax 9035952153

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1427029024

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -8.4 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

60.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lash (16 Years) 16 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	781	749	$215.00	$120.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	369	204	$155.00	$87.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	128	$220.00	$121.10
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	209	147	$27.00	$10.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	157	157	$255.00	$142.67
92285 Photography of content of eyes	144	50	$75.00	$20.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	134	100	$113.88	$41.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	123	$150.00	$60.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	100	$90.00	$34.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	94	59	$1500.00	$512.77
92134 Imaging of retina	90	86	$100.00	$38.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	74	69	$160.00	$85.83
92025 Ct scan of cornea	56	47	$90.00	$34.66
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	34	34	$155.00	$80.30
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	26	25	$2500.00	$1135.76
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	25	21	$1360.00	$321.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	20	$115.00	$54.83
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	18	15	$410.00	$104.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	727	694	$215.00	$122.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	382	209	$155.00	$87.43
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	233	156	$27.00	$10.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	217	123	$220.00	$124.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	150	111	$111.60	$40.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	149	149	$255.00	$146.04
92285 Photography of content of eyes	135	53	$75.00	$22.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	125	114	$150.00	$60.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	124	75	$1500.00	$513.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	105	103	$90.00	$35.03
92134 Imaging of retina	105	98	$100.00	$38.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	59	55	$160.00	$87.42
92025 Ct scan of cornea	57	53	$90.00	$35.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	26	$115.00	$55.00
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	30	30	$155.00	$83.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	23	$1360.00	$323.28
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	21	21	$2500.00	$1137.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	762	734	$215.00	$123.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	463	228	$155.00	$88.60
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	264	171	$27.00	$10.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	233	233	$255.00	$147.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	124	$220.00	$124.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	191	137	$114.29	$43.83
92285 Photography of content of eyes	158	41	$75.00	$22.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	149	93	$1500.00	$496.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	140	131	$150.00	$61.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	123	123	$90.00	$35.60
92134 Imaging of retina	111	102	$100.00	$38.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	81	76	$160.00	$87.03
92025 Ct scan of cornea	61	53	$90.00	$35.12
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	37	37	$155.00	$84.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	23	$115.00	$55.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	22	$1360.00	$325.60
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	23	20	$2500.00	$1138.40
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	18	12	$410.00	$108.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	584	551	$209.11	$125.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	432	213	$120.75	$89.46
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	271	181	$20.00	$11.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	243	243	$252.00	$148.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	99	$180.68	$125.98
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	173	128	$124.05	$47.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	134	86	$2383.58	$498.86
92285 Photography of content of eyes	121	48	$68.88	$21.85
92134 Imaging of retina	92	87	$105.54	$39.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	76	67	$143.09	$62.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	71	70	$149.86	$88.79
92025 Ct scan of cornea	65	55	$140.77	$36.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	49	$102.55	$36.22
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	49	49	$145.20	$84.61
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	37	36	$2824.32	$1132.25
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	24	$1182.31	$321.37
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	18	13	$363.33	$106.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$95.36	$55.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	609	577	$205.00	$123.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	562	266	$94.82	$73.58
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	228	140	$15.00	$11.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	176	176	$250.00	$146.87
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	151	117	$127.98	$53.24
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	135	122	$145.00	$87.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	103	67	$3100.00	$503.48
92025 Ct scan of cornea	85	68	$200.00	$35.57
92134 Imaging of retina	80	74	$110.00	$39.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	68	62	$140.00	$61.16
92285 Photography of content of eyes	63	48	$62.00	$21.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	53	52	$108.87	$35.61
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	51	51	$140.00	$83.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	34	27	$975.00	$328.55
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	20	17	$340.00	$111.75
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	17	15	$3100.00	$1148.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$139.67	$102.11
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	11	$3500.00	$731.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$50.00	$27.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	662	622	$205.00	$121.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	598	251	$90.00	$71.52
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	294	161	$15.00	$12.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	279	279	$250.00	$145.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	160	123	$126.84	$58.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	135	85	$3100.00	$583.72
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	127	119	$145.00	$85.84
92025 Ct scan of cornea	112	80	$200.00	$36.29
92134 Imaging of retina	110	102	$109.45	$38.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	69	$138.59	$59.60
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	71	71	$140.00	$81.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	49	46	$108.78	$35.53
92285 Photography of content of eyes	32	26	$62.00	$20.47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	22	$975.00	$286.39
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	25	24	$3100.00	$1166.19
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	24	14	$354.17	$116.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$135.00	$106.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	19	$60.00	$43.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	623	585	$205.00	$120.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	541	223	$90.00	$69.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	247	247	$250.00	$144.51
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	212	127	$15.00	$14.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	183	147	$129.23	$64.54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	106	67	$3100.00	$554.61
92134 Imaging of retina	103	97	$110.00	$39.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	100	92	$145.00	$84.35
92025 Ct scan of cornea	88	77	$200.00	$35.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	64	$140.00	$59.94
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	68	68	$140.00	$80.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	44	41	$110.00	$34.27
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	27	27	$3100.00	$1152.86
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	23	19	$340.00	$112.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$135.00	$100.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	435	165	$90.00	$69.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	290	268	$205.00	$116.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	200	200	$250.00	$141.48
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	156	120	$127.47	$73.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	130	84	$3100.00	$548.62
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	111	81	$15.00	$14.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	77	73	$145.00	$80.15
92025 Ct scan of cornea	70	63	$200.00	$35.90
92134 Imaging of retina	64	62	$110.00	$38.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	46	$135.00	$102.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	41	$140.00	$57.00
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	47	47	$140.00	$76.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	34	$110.00	$34.25
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis	20	16	$340.00	$103.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	19	$60.00	$41.39
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	16	13	$3100.00	$1019.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	11	$975.00	$295.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX P9389

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

East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc

2440 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 757013525

Phone: 9035950500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

13 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

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Optometrist

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Optometrist

NPI 1164493730

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Ronald Pinkenburg , MD

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Ophthalmology

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 09, 2015

Registered at 2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 757013525 (Tel: 9035950500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 09, 2015

Registered at 2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 757013525 (Tel: 9035950500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 09, 2015

Recorded as AUSTIN LASH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 09, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #P9389 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 09, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407172828

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 09, 2010

Last Update: September 09, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2440 E 5th St

Tyler, TX 757013525

Phone: 9035950500

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