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Active NPI 1912192816 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Karl Coblenz Bentley , MD

Ophthalmology • Weslaco, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karl Bentley, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Weslaco, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Bentley delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1519 E 6TH ST.

Dr. Bentley is affiliated with Thurmond Eye Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include chronic care management services, first, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1519 E 6th St

Weslaco, TX 785966605

Telephone 9569683171
Fax 9569685783
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Thurmond Eye Associates, Pllc Facility NPI 1629023460

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Weslaco, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -8.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Weslaco, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bentley (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Weslaco Specialty Average (27.2 Years) 27.2 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
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
337 93 $75.00 $63.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
336 314 $150.00 $128.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
309 288 $175.00 $123.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
178 100 $2200.00 $540.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
177 170 $100.00 $36.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
145 119 $100.00 $91.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
127 124 $170.00 $62.69
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
107 94 $150.00 $87.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
94 89 $197.87 $46.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
57 57 $250.00 $145.46
92134 Imaging of retina
54 53 $100.00 $40.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
48 48 $193.44 $168.71
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
35 35 $1325.71 $440.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
18 18 $35.00 $10.56
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
16 14 $55.00 $48.44
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
14 13 $192.86 $64.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX N3491

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
288357101 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P01004892 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Thurmond Eye Associates Pllc

2224 Camelot Plaza Cir, Harlingen, TX 785508402

Phone: 9565074500

Thurmond Eye Associates Pllc

4143 Crosspoint Blvd, Edinburg, TX 785391803

Phone: 9567777200

Thurmond Eye Associates Pllc

222 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 785031251

Phone: 9566303061

Thurmond Eye Associates Pllc

1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 785966605

Phone: 9569683171

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1184018251

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1245273747

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1306844097

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1477894327

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1548242274

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1639161391

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2017

Registered at 1519 E 6TH ST, WESLACO, TX 785966605 (Tel: 9569683171)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2017

Registered at 1519 E 6TH ST, WESLACO, TX 785966605 (Tel: 9569683171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 06, 2017

Recorded as KARL BENTLEY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #N3491 in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 01, 2012

Registered at 1519 E 6TH ST, WESLACO, TX 785966605 (Tel: 9569683171)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2012

Registered at 1519 E 6TH ST, WESLACO, TX 785966605 (Tel: 9569683171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 01, 2012

Recorded as KARL BENTLEY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 01, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #N3491 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912192816
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 13, 2007
Last Update: April 06, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1519 E 6th St

Weslaco, TX 785966605

Phone: 9569683171

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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