Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Caroline Wells, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1700218583
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1350 Fry RD
Houston, TX 770845809
(281) 828-2020
fax (281) 828-2022

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2016
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #8294T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700218583. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
122
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$9,202
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 48 35 $128
92250 Photography of the retina 46 35 $36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 16 14 $63
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing 12 12 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 114 peers in Houston Optometrist, average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$424
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sight Sciences, INC. 2 $284.08
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 5 $94.49
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $31.75
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$424

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
89
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$2,016
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 20 0 $348
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 20 13 $319
Ketoconazole Generic 19 13 $427
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 16 0 $627
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 14 0 $296

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Caroline Wells's medical specialty?
Dr. Caroline Wells practices Optometrist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Caroline Wells practice?
Dr. Caroline Wells practices at 1350 Fry RD, Houston, TX 770845809. Office phone: 2818282020.
What is Dr. Caroline Wells's NPI?
Dr. Caroline Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700218583, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Caroline Wells accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Caroline Wells accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Caroline Wells commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.