Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Ermis, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · El Campo, TX

  • NPI 1972509461
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2012 W Loop St
El Campo, TX 774378030
(979) 543-6821
fax (979) 543-6817

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #4459TG
Medicaid
TX #131011207

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972509461. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,535
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$135,545
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 634 634 $123
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 270 188 $55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 258 192 $87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 211 209 $36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 77 77 $61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 50 50 $146
92134 Imaging of retina 18 18 $37
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 17 17 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in El Campo Optometrist, average services per provider: 172. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$650
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $306.66
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $236.47
Abbvie INC. 3 $51.62
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $32.12
CooperVision INC. 1 $23.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$650

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,343
Patients
322
Total drug cost
$136,999
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 616 126 $11,705
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 186 39 $62,112
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 141 29 $4,753
Timolol Maleate Generic 74 19 $1,503
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 41 0 $7,712
Brinzolamide Generic 36 0 $11,494
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 34 0 $1,714
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 34 0 $668
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 31 29 $1,202
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 29 0 $8,323

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karl Ermis's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Ermis practices Optometrist in El Campo, TX.
Where does Dr. Karl Ermis practice?
Dr. Karl Ermis practices at 2012 W Loop St, El Campo, TX 774378030. Office phone: 9795436821.
What is Dr. Karl Ermis's NPI?
Dr. Karl Ermis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972509461, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Ermis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Ermis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Ermis 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 99212); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.