Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PRATER
Based in Springfield, MO, Thomas G Prater, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Thomas graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1983. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 1,586 services to 1,343 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (417) 886-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,586 services · 1,343 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
269 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
66 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
20 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
540 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
264 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
79 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
73 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
49 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
144 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Washington University School 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 7
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Prater?
Dr. Prater is an ophthalmology in Springfield, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Prater's address?
Dr. Prater is listed at 1265 E PRIMROSE ST, Springfield, MO 65804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Prater?
The number on file is (417) 886-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Prater?
Dr. Prater's National Provider Identifier is 1043289119. 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. Prater train?
Dr. Prater attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Prater have?
Dr. Prater has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Prater perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Prater performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; 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
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