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- 800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 150, Harker Heights, TX 76548
About Dr. Esters
John R. Esters, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Harker Heights, TX. John is a 1976 graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 3,824 services to 2,906 patients. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and closure of tear duct opening using plug. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033390265.
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
- (254) 519-2023
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 W CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY STE 150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
3,824 services · 2,906 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
427 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
239 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
381 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
321 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
288 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John R. Esters?
John R. Esters is an eye doctor in Harker Heights, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is John R. Esters's address?
John R. Esters is listed at 800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 150, Harker Heights, TX 76548. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John R. Esters?
The number on file is (254) 519-2023. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John R. Esters?
John R. Esters's National Provider Identifier is 1033390265. 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 John R. Esters train?
John R. Esters attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John R. Esters have?
John R. Esters has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John R. Esters perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John R. Esters performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John R. Esters's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John R. Esters. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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