Active NPI 1982896056 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Patrick Harkins , MD

Ophthalmology • Waco, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Harkins, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Waco, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Harkins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2400 AMBASSADOR DR.

Dr. Harkins is affiliated with Waco Eye Associates, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2400 Ambassador Dr

Waco, TX 767129702

Telephone 2547564457

Fax 2547561718

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Waco Eye Associates, Pa Facility NPI 1437178662

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Waco, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -12.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

19 Specialists

Practicing in Waco, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Harkins (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Waco Specialty Average (32.5 Years) 32.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	712	605	$249.94	$120.06
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	229	156	$659.74	$315.38
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	215	109	$100.35	$32.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	176	103	$1750.00	$514.05
92134 Imaging of retina	157	148	$79.97	$38.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	154	106	$174.94	$84.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	106	$80.00	$34.73
92025 Ct scan of cornea	85	85	$75.00	$31.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	76	73	$134.93	$60.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	71	$292.85	$142.45
92250 Photography of the retina	64	64	$114.92	$35.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	19	$215.00	$120.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	753	596	$240.00	$122.72
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	257	130	$95.33	$33.46
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	229	139	$165.00	$87.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	208	121	$1651.68	$524.88
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	192	133	$630.00	$321.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	122	121	$75.00	$35.42
92134 Imaging of retina	115	109	$75.00	$39.05
92250 Photography of the retina	113	109	$110.00	$36.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	71	$130.00	$60.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	68	68	$280.00	$143.86
92025 Ct scan of cornea	36	35	$70.00	$32.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$35.00	$10.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	727	596	$220.00	$123.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	266	169	$150.00	$87.74
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	230	115	$87.52	$33.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	208	119	$1500.00	$523.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	133	95	$575.00	$322.94
92250 Photography of the retina	110	106	$100.00	$36.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	102	$70.00	$36.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	102	102	$255.00	$147.60
92134 Imaging of retina	91	84	$70.00	$39.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	83	82	$120.00	$61.43
92025 Ct scan of cornea	57	57	$65.00	$32.36
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	12	12	$50.00	$27.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$30.00	$10.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	719	582	$212.58	$125.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	278	172	$143.53	$88.81
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	223	111	$92.78	$33.30
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	177	109	$1548.02	$534.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	108	108	$73.33	$36.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	104	104	$244.62	$148.06
92250 Photography of the retina	101	100	$102.97	$38.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	86	86	$120.00	$62.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	84	62	$566.96	$319.86
92134 Imaging of retina	80	71	$73.25	$40.03
92025 Ct scan of cornea	39	39	$60.51	$33.02
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$49.32	$27.72
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$27.33	$10.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	668	541	$165.00	$124.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	312	180	$105.00	$87.11
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	172	86	$132.50	$32.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	140	86	$2000.00	$536.28
92250 Photography of the retina	117	112	$115.00	$44.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	100	$90.00	$36.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	98	98	$195.00	$147.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	94	93	$120.00	$62.18
92134 Imaging of retina	89	79	$90.00	$39.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	75	58	$500.00	$325.85
92025 Ct scan of cornea	24	24	$40.00	$33.03
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$45.00	$27.49
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$20.00	$10.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$110.00	$107.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	647	528	$165.00	$123.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	431	256	$105.00	$85.80
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	212	105	$132.05	$31.96
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	190	117	$2000.00	$629.07
92250 Photography of the retina	118	117	$115.00	$49.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	112	112	$195.00	$145.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	111	109	$90.00	$35.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	93	93	$120.00	$62.14
92134 Imaging of retina	78	69	$90.00	$39.93
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	68	52	$500.00	$310.64
92025 Ct scan of cornea	51	50	$40.00	$33.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	42	$110.00	$105.66
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	31	31	$45.00	$27.11
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	29	$20.00	$11.41
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	11	$2500.00	$741.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	586	525	$165.00	$121.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	410	221	$105.00	$84.36
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	224	112	$131.65	$35.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	183	118	$2000.00	$619.27
92250 Photography of the retina	116	113	$115.00	$54.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	86	84	$120.00	$61.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	80	80	$195.00	$143.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	75	72	$90.00	$36.44
92134 Imaging of retina	57	53	$90.00	$39.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	46	$500.00	$307.18
92025 Ct scan of cornea	49	49	$40.00	$32.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	43	$110.00	$100.21
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	30	30	$45.00	$26.09
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	23	22	$20.00	$14.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$60.00	$42.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	600	561	$165.00	$117.47
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	447	236	$105.00	$80.98
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	199	101	$132.74	$40.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	129	83	$2000.00	$614.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	113	113	$90.00	$34.95
92250 Photography of the retina	108	105	$115.00	$62.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$195.00	$142.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	87	87	$120.00	$60.99
92134 Imaging of retina	69	63	$90.00	$38.95
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	40	$500.00	$306.79
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	54	50	$45.00	$25.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$110.00	$102.40
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	25	$20.00	$13.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$60.00	$41.53
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$115.00	$77.31
92025 Ct scan of cornea	11	11	$40.00	$33.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-11

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX N6344

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.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License TX N6344

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

161488501 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Medicare Number

00876R (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Waco Eye Associates, Pa

2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 767129702

Phone: 2547564457

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 October 16, 2020

Registered at 2400 AMBASSADOR DR, WACO, TX 767129702 (Tel: 2547564457)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2020

Registered at 2400 AMBASSADOR DR, WACO, TX 767129702 (Tel: 2547564457)

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NPI Profile Active December 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 15, 2011

Registered at 321 RICHLAND WEST CIR, WACO, TX 767127919 (Tel: 2547564457)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2011

Registered at 321 RICHLAND WEST CIR, WACO, TX 767127919 (Tel: 2547564457)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 15, 2011

Recorded as JAMES HARKINS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 15, 2011

Specialist (License #N6344 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 13, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982896056

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 13, 2007

Last Update: September 11, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2400 Ambassador Dr

Waco, TX 767129702

Phone: 2547564457

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