Katherine Elkins, OD
NPI 1043707201 · Optometrist · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Elkins, OD is a Optometrist provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1043707201).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043707201
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046011185 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,680 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 539 | $133 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 446 | $38 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 205 | $94 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 159 | $156 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 150 | $43 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 82 | $67 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 171 | 77 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 79 | 30 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 40 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 20 | 18 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 17 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$466 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 11901 Jollyville RdAustin, TX 78759-2303Phone: (512) 250-2020Fax: (512) 250-2612
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-13
- Last updated
- 2023-06-30
- Certified
- 2023-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Elkins's NPI number?
- Katherine Elkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043707201, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Elkins's specialty?
- Katherine Elkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Katherine Elkins located?
- Katherine Elkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746-5642.
- What is Katherine Elkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Elkins is (512) 250-2020.
- Does Katherine Elkins accept Medicare?
- Katherine Elkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Elkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Elkins's NPI (1043707201) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.