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- 2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 76712
About Dr. Harkins
Based in Waco, TX, James P. Harkins, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2006. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,645 Medicare patients across 2,072 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power. NPI 1982896056 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (254) 756-4457
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2400 AMBASSADOR DR
Waco, TX 76712
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
2,072 services · 1,645 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
229 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
176 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
215 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
712 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
157 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
110 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
72 | 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 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Waco 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Mississippi 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 is James P. Harkins's specialty?
James P. Harkins is an eye doctor in Waco, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find James P. Harkins?
James P. Harkins is listed at 2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 76712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James P. Harkins?
The number on file is (254) 756-4457. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James P. Harkins's NPI number?
James P. Harkins's National Provider Identifier is 1982896056. 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
What is James P. Harkins's education?
James P. Harkins attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James P. Harkins been practicing?
James P. Harkins has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James P. Harkins known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James P. Harkins performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James P. Harkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James P. Harkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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