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Dr. Steven K Cox , OD

Optometrist • Uvalde, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Cox, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Uvalde, TX. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1993, Dr. Cox delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 931 E MAIN ST.

Dr. Cox is affiliated with The Eye Center Of Uvalde, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

931 E Main St

Uvalde, TX 78801

Telephone 8302782597
Fax 8302784091
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Eye Center Of Uvalde, Pa Facility NPI 1063625598

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Uvalde, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
33 Yrs +9.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.2 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Uvalde, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
39.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cox (33 Years) 33 Yrs
Uvalde Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 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
371 351 $190.75 $118.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
161 121 $141.41 $85.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
99 94 $58.69 $34.08
92134 Imaging of retina
89 83 $57.87 $38.51
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
61 56 $131.97 $84.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
60 60 $222.00 $140.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
59 41 $114.51 $53.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
27 25 $100.11 $56.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-16
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 4791TG

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
093317803 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Eye Center Of Uvalde, Pa

931 E Main St, Uvalde, TX 788014855

Phone: 8302782597

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1821034174

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1871945451

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 28, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 28, 2013

Registered at 931 E MAIN ST, UVALDE, TX 78801 (Tel: 8302782597)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2013

Registered at 931 E MAIN ST, UVALDE, TX 78801 (Tel: 8302782597)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 28, 2013

Recorded as STEVEN COX, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 28, 2013

Optometrist (License #4791TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780636050
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2006
Last Update: June 16, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

931 E Main St

Uvalde, TX 78801

Phone: 8302782597

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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