Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Esters, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Harker Heights, TX

  • NPI 1033390265
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 150
Harker Heights, TX 765481994
(254) 519-2023
fax (254) 519-3937
Mailing address
2207 S Clear Creek RD, Suite 202
Killeen, TX 765494132

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2026
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H5308
Medicaid
TX #137827510

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033390265. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,022
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$307,639
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 983 483 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 447 352 $122
92250 Photography of the retina 226 210 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 202 188 $60
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 186 128 $202
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 151 149 $35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 143 143 $160
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 139 133 $10
92285 Photography of content of eyes 81 71 $22
92134 Imaging of retina 70 70 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Harker Heights Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$280
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biotissue Holdings INC. 3 $168.08
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $44.15
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $25.24
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $24.75
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $18.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$280

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
846
Patients
299
Total drug cost
$168,661
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 288 97 $11,008
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 96 53 $3,371
Timolol Maleate Generic 67 20 $4,335
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 62 38 $2,248
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 44 13 $46,188
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 43 25 $1,845
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 39 12 $16,777
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 39 13 $25,902
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 34 14 $33,422
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 31 0 $1,237

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Esters's medical specialty?
Dr. John Esters practices Ophthalmology Physician in Harker Heights, TX.
Where does Dr. John Esters practice?
Dr. John Esters practices at 800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 150, Harker Heights, TX 765481994. Office phone: 2545192023.
What is Dr. John Esters's NPI?
Dr. John Esters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033390265, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Esters accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Esters accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Esters commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.