Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ellen Crothers, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1285747956
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13343 N Highway 183, Ste 260
Austin, TX 787507158
(512) 258-2120
Mailing address
13343 N US Highway 183, Ste 260
Austin, TX 787507160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #6206 TG

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285747956. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
65
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,150
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 44 44 $121
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 21 16 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in Austin Optometrist, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$172
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $51.75
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $19.19
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $18.82
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $18.39
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $17.84
Thea Pharma INC. 1 $16.53
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $15.03
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$154
Education
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
44
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$16,351
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 19 0 $679
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 0 $15,507
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 12 0 $165

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ellen Crothers's medical specialty?
Dr. Ellen Crothers practices Optometrist in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Ellen Crothers practice?
Dr. Ellen Crothers practices at 13343 N Highway 183, Austin, TX 787507158. Office phone: 5122582120.
What is Dr. Ellen Crothers's NPI?
Dr. Ellen Crothers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285747956, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ellen Crothers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ellen Crothers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ellen Crothers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.