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- 1704 11Th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
About Dr. Avera
Based in Wichita Falls, TX, Charles B. Avera, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Charles graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 2,718 Medicare patients across 3,041 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1144281544 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (940) 723-1274
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1704 11TH ST
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
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
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,041 services · 2,718 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
69 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,272 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
641 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
279 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
264 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
186 | 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 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
37 | 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
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
Other eye doctors in Wichita Falls 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Charles B. Avera specialize in?
Charles B. Avera is an eye doctor in Wichita Falls, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Charles B. Avera located?
Charles B. Avera is listed at 1704 11Th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Charles B. Avera's phone number?
The number on file is (940) 723-1274. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Charles B. Avera's NPI number?
Charles B. Avera's National Provider Identifier is 1144281544. 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 Charles B. Avera train?
Charles B. Avera attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Charles B. Avera been practicing?
Charles B. Avera has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Charles B. Avera do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles B. Avera performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charles B. Avera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charles B. Avera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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