John R Esters, M.D. practises ophthalmology in Harker Heights, TX. John is a 1976 graduate of Howard University College of Medicine.
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Dr. Esters is an ophthalmology in Harker Heights, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Dr. 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
The number on file is (254) 519-2023. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. 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
Dr. Esters attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Esters has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
800 W CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY STE 150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
3,824 services · 2,906 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
427 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
40 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
30 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
27 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
239 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
381 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
321 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
288 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
47 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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