# Thomas R Walters, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/thomas-walters-md-1609852664
NPI: 1609852664
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Thomas R Walters, MD is a ophthalmology based in Austin, TX practicing at Texan Eye, Pa with NPI 1609852664.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Ophthalmology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS
- Graduation year: 1982
- NPI: 1609852664 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1609852664))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Texan Eye, Pa
- Address: 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX, 787314203
- Phone: (512) 327-7000
- Group practice size: 18 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 92.82/100
- Quality category score: 87.68/100
- Promoting Interoperability score: 99.00/100
- Improvement Activities score: 40.00/100
- Cost category score: 89.213/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (11 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 59 plans
- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 43 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 20 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 9 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 9 plans
- [Anthem Vision](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/anthem-vision) — 1 plan
- [BCBS Massachusetts HMO](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-massachusetts-hmo) — 1 plan
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Thomas R Walters, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1609852664).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 11 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $511.

Largest disclosed payer: Alcon Vision LLC ($326 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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