Physician Profile
Troy L. Carter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carter
Troy L. Carter, MD is a healthcare provider in Abilene, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Troy trained at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Troy cared for 2,370 Medicare patients across 2,605 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of the retina.
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
- (325) 672-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1750 PINE ST
Abilene, TX 79601
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,605 services · 2,370 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
89 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
53 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
20 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
19 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
15 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
14 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
839 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
472 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
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 Abilene 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med 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. Carter specialize in?
Dr. Carter is an eye doctor in Abilene, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Carter located?
Dr. Carter is listed at 1750 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carter's phone number?
The number on file is (325) 672-9000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carter's NPI number?
Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1265596522. 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. Carter go to medical school?
Dr. Carter attended University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Carter been practicing?
Dr. Carter has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Carter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Carter performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Carter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Carter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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