Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Barbara Tholen, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Dripping Springs, TX

  • NPI 1396837324
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1433 W Highway 290
Dripping Springs, TX 786203402
(512) 858-1766
fax (512) 858-1768

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 27, 2010
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #3695TG
Medicaid
TX #0410748-01

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396837324. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,107
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$89,456
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 266 266 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 245 182 $87
92250 Photography of the retina 211 202 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 77 70 $37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 74 73 $60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 60 57 $54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 49 44 $123
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 48 43 $34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 43 43 $144
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 22 14 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Dripping Springs Optometrist, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
207
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$19,523
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 143 26 $3,538
Timolol Maleate Generic 29 11 $260
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 19 0 $15,590
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 16 0 $136

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Barbara Tholen's medical specialty?
Dr. Barbara Tholen practices Optometrist in Dripping Springs, TX.
Where does Dr. Barbara Tholen practice?
Dr. Barbara Tholen practices at 1433 W Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 786203402. Office phone: 5128581766.
What is Dr. Barbara Tholen's NPI?
Dr. Barbara Tholen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396837324, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Barbara Tholen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Barbara Tholen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Barbara Tholen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.