Are you Bruce J. Sumlin, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileWhere to find Bruce J. Sumlin, M.D.
- Mcallen location main office
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503 - Harlingen location
1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
About Dr. Sumlin
Bruce J. Sumlin, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Mcallen, TX. Bruce is a 1990 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Bruce provided 1,183 services to 1,083 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing, and photography of the retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821068107.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (956) 631-8875
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
Mcallen, TX 78503
1205 N Ed Carey Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,183 services · 1,083 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
119 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
148 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
147 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
133 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
101 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Bruce J. Sumlin specialize in?
Bruce J. Sumlin is an eye doctor in Mcallen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Bruce J. Sumlin located?
Bruce J. Sumlin is listed at 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Bruce J. Sumlin's phone number?
The number on file is (956) 631-8875. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bruce J. Sumlin?
Bruce J. Sumlin's National Provider Identifier is 1821068107. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Bruce J. Sumlin train?
Bruce J. Sumlin attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bruce J. Sumlin have?
Bruce J. Sumlin has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Bruce J. Sumlin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Bruce J. Sumlin performs procedures including creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bruce J. Sumlin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bruce J. Sumlin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.