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- 4401 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
About Dr. Wheat
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Joe L. Wheat, O.D. practices in Houston, TX. Joe graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Joe cared for 118 Medicare patients across 164 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1093700254 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
- (713) 743-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Houston, TX 77204
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
164 services · 118 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
56 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
32 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
76 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with extended testing 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joe L. Wheat specialize in?
Joe L. Wheat is an optometrist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Joe L. Wheat located?
Joe L. Wheat is listed at 4401 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joe L. Wheat's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 743-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joe L. Wheat's NPI number?
Joe L. Wheat's National Provider Identifier is 1093700254. 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 Joe L. Wheat train?
Joe L. Wheat attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joe L. Wheat been practicing?
Joe L. Wheat has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joe L. Wheat do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joe L. Wheat provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joe L. Wheat confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joe L. Wheat. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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