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Active NPI 1861503054 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sonia G Silva , OD

Optometrist • Weslaco, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sonia Silva, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Weslaco, TX. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1996, Dr. Silva delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1519 E 6TH ST.

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

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

Other

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Weslaco, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +2.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.3 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Weslaco, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
26.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Silva (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Weslaco Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
65 42 $100.00 $91.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
54 54 $150.00 $127.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
53 43 $150.00 $88.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
24 24 $175.00 $123.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
19 19 $192.63 $168.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
16 16 $250.00 $144.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 5275TG

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
191024201 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

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 SONIA SILVA, OD

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

Optometrist (License #5275TG in TX)

NPI Profile Active March 27, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2008

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2008

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2008

Recorded as SONIA SILVA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2008

Optometrist (License #5275TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861503054
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2006
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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