Provider Profile
Ricardo L. Salinas
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Ricardo Salinas
Based in Austin, TX, Ricardo L. Salinas is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Ricardo graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2019. According to Medicare claims data, Ricardo cared for 317 Medicare patients across 345 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (512) 327-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5717 BALCONES DR
Austin, TX 78731
925 Starwood Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
1700 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78746
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
345 services · 317 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
57 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
110 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
37 | 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
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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ricardo L. Salinas specialize in?
Ricardo L. Salinas 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 Ricardo L. Salinas located?
Ricardo L. Salinas is listed at 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ricardo L. Salinas's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 327-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ricardo L. Salinas's NPI number?
Ricardo L. Salinas's National Provider Identifier is 1710447214. 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 Ricardo L. Salinas train?
Ricardo L. Salinas attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ricardo L. Salinas been practicing?
Ricardo L. Salinas has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ricardo L. Salinas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ricardo L. Salinas performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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 Ricardo L. Salinas confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ricardo L. Salinas. 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.