Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Harkins, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Specialist · Waco, TX

  • NPI 1982896056
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2400 Ambassador Dr
Waco, TX 767129702
(254) 756-4457
fax (254) 756-1718

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2023
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N6344
Medicaid
TX #161488501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982896056. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,179
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$320,312
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 753 596 $123
76519 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 257 130 $33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 229 139 $87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 208 121 $525
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 192 133 $322
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 122 121 $35
92134 Imaging of retina 115 109 $39
92250 Photography of the retina 113 109 $36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 71 71 $61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 68 68 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Waco Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 383. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$395
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 6 $165.14
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $68.19
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $61.97
Dompe US, INC. 1 $33.70
Amgen INC. 1 $23.10
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $21.79
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $21.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$377
Education
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
832
Patients
291
Total drug cost
$80,694
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 250 55 $5,771
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 93 26 $3,407
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 80 76 $818
Timolol Maleate Generic 79 25 $4,031
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 67 57 $799
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 48 11 $752
Travoprost Generic 46 0 $10,311
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 29 0 $13,102
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 27 0 $5,194
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 24 0 $819

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Harkins's medical specialty?
Dr. James Harkins practices Ophthalmology Physician in Waco, TX.
Where does Dr. James Harkins practice?
Dr. James Harkins practices at 2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 767129702. Office phone: 2547564457.
What is Dr. James Harkins's NPI?
Dr. James Harkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982896056, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Harkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Harkins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Harkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (HCPCS 76519); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.