Physician Profile
Karl R. Pierce, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pierce
Karl R. Pierce, MD practices ophthalmology in Austin, TX. Karl is a 1989 graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Karl cared for 1,759 Medicare patients across 2,039 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (512) 583-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5011 BURNET RD
Austin, TX 78756
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,039 services · 1,759 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
230 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
73 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
43 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
743 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
147 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
112 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
102 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
64 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
55 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
54 |
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 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
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 Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Pierce specialize in?
Dr. Pierce is an eye doctor in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Pierce located?
Dr. Pierce is listed at 5011 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pierce's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 583-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pierce's NPI number?
Dr. Pierce's National Provider Identifier is 1720089592. 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 Dr. Pierce go to medical school?
Dr. Pierce attended Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pierce been practicing?
Dr. Pierce has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Pierce do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pierce performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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 measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pierce confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pierce. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.