Dr. John R Esters , MD
Ophthalmology • Harker Heights, TX
800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 150
Harker Heights, TX 765481994
This profile restates public CMS/NPPES data; T-MedInfo gives no medical advice — consult a licensed professional, and call 911 for emergencies.
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NPI assigned on November 15, 2007; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 3,824 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 99213 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 909 service units.
- 99214 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 780 service units.
- 68761 — Closure of tear duct opening using plug: 427 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
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See all 17 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 1,132 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Latanoprost — 412 prescription fills, including refills.
- Prednisolone Acetate — 103 prescription fills, including refills.
- Timolol Maleate — 89 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 20 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Medicare Part B services than 75% of clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Texas (2024, 992 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,764. Middle half: 751 to 3,589.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 2,334 in 2020 to 3,824 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020–2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 150
Harker Heights, TX 765481994
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Howard University College Of Medicine
1976
What Public CMS Data Show
Ophthalmology: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
815 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $353,053 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $242,098 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
2,218 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$170,965 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $283.90 across 6 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $283.90 across 6 records.
Reporting-company totals (3 largest of 4)
- BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.: $193.01 across 3 records.
- Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.: $33.65 across 1 record.
- Dompe US, Inc.: $32.25 across 1 record.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
Years since graduation
50 years (graduated 1976)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 1976 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2007
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, “Does your provider accept Medicare as full payment?”
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Esters has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Dr. Esters as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Harker Heights and Texas
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
More Medicare Part B services than 75% of clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Texas (2024, 992 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,764. Middle half: 751 to 3,589.
Too few clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Harker Heights have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 65% of clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Texas (2024, 992 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $211,752. Middle half: $85,606 to $415,016.
Too few clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Harker Heights have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Paid by Medicare
A higher Medicare payment amount than 65% of clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Texas (2024, 992 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $151,943. Middle half: $60,170 to $302,740.
Too few clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Harker Heights have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Texas (2024, 1,065 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 905. Middle half: 327 to 2,157.
Too few clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Harker Heights have Medicare Part D data for 2024 to compare.
Part D drug cost
A higher Part D drug cost than 65% of clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Texas (2024, 1,065 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $73,797. Middle half: $14,089 to $240,265.
Too few clinicians listed under Ophthalmology in Harker Heights have Medicare Part D data for 2024 to compare.
1 active clinicians are listed under Ophthalmology with a practice address in Harker Heights, TX (1,517 in Texas).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 64% from 2,334 in 2020 to 3,824 in 2024.
- 2020: 2,334
- 2021: 2,609
- 2022: 2,682
- 2023: 3,022
- 2024: 3,824
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 19% from $297,474 in 2020 to $353,053 in 2024.
- 2020: $297,474
- 2021: $341,342
- 2022: $381,278
- 2023: $307,638
- 2024: $353,053
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 12% from $215,781 in 2020 to $242,098 in 2024.
- 2020: $215,781
- 2021: $251,140
- 2022: $281,424
- 2023: $218,511
- 2024: $242,098
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 22% from 925 in 2020 to 1,132 in 2024.
- 2020: 925
- 2021: 913
- 2022: 791
- 2023: 895
- 2024: 1,132
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 33% from 1,668 in 2020 to 2,218 in 2024.
- 2020: 1,668
- 2021: 1,786
- 2022: 1,636
- 2023: 1,701
- 2024: 2,218
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost stayed about the same: $158,804 in 2020 and $170,965 in 2024.
- 2020: $158,804
- 2021: $141,599
- 2022: $153,456
- 2023: $173,985
- 2024: $170,965
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) decreased 79% from $1,328.37 in 2021 to $283.90 in 2025.
- 2021: $1,328.37
- 2022: $172.11
- 2023: $121.00
- 2024: $280.47
- 2025: $283.90
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 – December 31, 2025): fewer than 11 records totaling $283.90.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $78.24 |
| BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $78.24 |
| BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $36.53 |
| Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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TYRVAYA | General | $33.65 |
| Dompe US, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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OXERVATE | General | $32.25 |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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VYZULTA | General | $24.99 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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909 | 477 | $184.92 | $80.65 |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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780 | 556 | $264.76 | $114.97 |
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68761
Closure of tear duct opening using plug
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427 | 255 | $449.30 | $188.21 |
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92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
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381 | 352 | $141.96 | $55.85 |
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92250
Photography of the retina
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321 | 309 | $113.87 | $30.86 |
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92133
Imaging of optic nerve
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288 | 272 | $99.91 | $30.96 |
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76514
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
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239 | 236 | $74.00 | $9.46 |
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99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
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212 | 212 | $387.18 | $149.82 |
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92134
Imaging of retina
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47 | 46 | $104.00 | $34.94 |
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66821
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
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40 | 34 | $1234.00 | $292.17 |
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92285
Photography of content of eyes
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33 | 32 | $70.00 | $19.69 |
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67820
Removal of eyelashes using forceps
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30 | 24 | $105.00 | $17.05 |
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65855
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
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27 | 19 | $885.00 | $214.71 |
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92136
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
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25 | 24 | $177.00 | $41.81 |
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66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
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24 | 17 | $3135.00 | $476.60 |
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92025
Ct scan of cornea
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23 | 23 | $92.00 | $29.12 |
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92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
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18 | 18 | $260.00 | $118.63 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Latanoprost | Latanoprost | 412 | 30,031 | $4,561.79 | 143 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Prednisolone Acetate | 103 | 3,147 | $3,558.06 | 51 |
| Timolol Maleate | Timolol Maleate | 89 | 5,595 | $2,674.96 | 26 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Ketorolac Tromethamine | 67 | 1,617 | $2,396.83 | 33 |
| Moxifloxacin | Moxifloxacin Hcl | 60 | 775 | $1,753.65 | 37 |
| Combigan | Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 51 | 2,302 | $15,398.45 | 11 |
| Restasis | Cyclosporine | 45 | 2,445 | $49,119.75 | 13 |
| Travoprost | Travoprost | 32 | 2,281 | $6,111.70 | — |
| Simbrinza | Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 31 | 1,736 | $9,632.87 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 31 | 1,748 | $5,570.97 | 11 |
| Lumigan | Bimatoprost | 29 | 2,223 | $20,354.16 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Dorzolamide Hcl | 29 | 1,707 | $804.68 | — |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 28 | 484 | $320.29 | 20 |
| Vyzulta | Latanoprostene Bunod | 28 | 2,095 | $26,311.19 | — |
| Tobradex St | Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 21 | 373 | $5,927.63 | 13 |
| Brinzolamide | Brinzolamide | 20 | 1,224 | $3,829.41 | — |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | Loteprednol Etabonate | 18 | 638 | $6,155.27 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 | 899 | $90.50 | — |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol | Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 13 | 1,049 | $295.40 | — |
| Alphagan P | Brimonidine Tartrate | 11 | 631 | $6,097.41 | — |
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2026-01-05NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - OPHTHALMOLOGY
I20040615000735
TX
5597749879
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 800 W CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY STE 150, HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 765481994 (Tel: 2545192023)
Ophthalmology (license number reported to NPPES: TX H5308)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2207 S CLEAR CREEK RD, SUITE 202, KILLEEN, TX 765494132 (Tel: 2545192020)
Registered at 2207 S CLEAR CREEK RD, SUITE 202, KILLEEN, TX 765494132 (Tel: 2545192020)
Recorded as JOHN ESTERS, M.D.
Optometrist (license number reported to NPPES: TX H5308)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2207 S Clear Creek Rd, Suite 202
Killeen, TX 765494132
Phone: 2545192020