Physician Profile
Russell A. Hayhurst, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hayhurst
Russell A. Hayhurst, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Austin, TX. Russell is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Russell provided 3,551 services to 3,050 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, 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
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Contact Information
- (512) 452-8467
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 W 38TH ST STE 303
Austin, TX 78705
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
3,551 services · 3,050 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma | Procedure | 66170 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
118 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
858 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
453 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
449 | More 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Russell A. Hayhurst specialize in?
Russell A. Hayhurst 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 Russell A. Hayhurst located?
Russell A. Hayhurst is listed at 901 W 38Th St Ste 303, Austin, TX 78705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Russell A. Hayhurst's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 452-8467. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Russell A. Hayhurst?
Russell A. Hayhurst's National Provider Identifier is 1609861897. 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 Russell A. Hayhurst train?
Russell A. Hayhurst attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Russell A. Hayhurst have?
Russell A. Hayhurst has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Russell A. Hayhurst do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Russell A. Hayhurst performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Russell A. Hayhurst's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Russell A. Hayhurst. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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