Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Prater, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Springfield, MO

  • NPI 1043289119
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1265 E Primrose St
Springfield, MO 658044278
(417) 886-3937
fax (417) 886-1285

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 23, 2020
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #R7E40
Medicaid
MO #202367827

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043289119. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,549
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$241,892
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 592 577 $116
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 246 144 $448
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 231 156 $38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 104 88 $84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 77 77 $138
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 70 67 $33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 64 63 $304
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 61 61 $157
92134 Imaging of retina 41 41 $37
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 35 30 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Springfield Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 256. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$107
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $60.57
Abbvie INC. 1 $16.42
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $15.44
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $14.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$107

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
758
Patients
279
Total drug cost
$53,892
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 318 84 $5,582
Timolol Maleate Generic 119 35 $1,725
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 88 64 $3,085
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 48 39 $1,707
Ofloxacin Generic 46 34 $769
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 25 0 $795
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 12 $31,339
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 21 11 $203
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 16 0 $2,459
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 15 0 $202

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Prater's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Prater practices Ophthalmology Physician in Springfield, MO.
Where does Dr. Thomas Prater practice?
Dr. Thomas Prater practices at 1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 658044278. Office phone: 4178863937.
What is Dr. Thomas Prater's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Prater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043289119, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Prater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Prater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Prater commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.