Dr Thomas Richard Walters, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Dr Thomas Richard Walters, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Austin, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Texan Eye, Pa and his current practice location is 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 327-7000.

Dr Thomas Richard Walters is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G3889) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609852664.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Richard Walters, MD
5717 Balcones Dr,
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 327-7000
(512) 314-1662



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Richard Walters
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Thomas Richard Walters attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609852664
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/03/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103809751
  • Enrollment ID: I20100112000626

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Richard Walters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609852664NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G3889 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texan Eye, Pa246644045816

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Thomas Richard Walters allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexan Eye, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205813961
PECOS PAC ID: 2466440458
Enrollment ID: O20040506000650

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Thomas Richard Walters is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas Richard Walters, MD
5717 Balcones Dr,
Austin, TX 78731-4203

Ph: (512) 327-7000
Dr Thomas Richard Walters, MD
5717 Balcones Dr,
Austin, TX 78731

Ph: (512) 327-7000

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2610 S Ih 35, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-443-9715    Fax: 512-443-9845
Saradha Chexal, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 460, Austin, TX 78705
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Dr. John David Fisher, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-389-6571    Fax: 512-389-6511
Dr. Clio Armitage Harper Iii, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 801 W 38th St, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-451-0103    Fax: 512-451-2741
Dr. Nadja Ivette Torres, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2610 S Ih 35, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-443-9715    Fax: 512-443-9845
Fuad Makkouk, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9707 Anderson Mill Rd Ste 230, Austin, TX 78750
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3410 Far West Blvd Ste 140, Austin, TX 78731
Phone: 512-427-1107    Fax: 512-427-1207

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