Karl Pierce, MD
NPI 1720089592 · Ophthalmology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karl Pierce, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1720089592).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720089592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H8325 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,039 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 | 743 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 361 | $93 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 230 | $555 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 147 | $42 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 112 | $156 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 102 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Timolol Maleate | 186 | 57 |
| Latanoprost | 170 | 46 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 124 | 72 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 119 | 89 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 114 | 45 |
| Ofloxacin | 90 | 68 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 55 | 14 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$195 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2013-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karl Pierce's NPI number?
- Karl Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720089592, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karl Pierce's specialty?
- Karl Pierce is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karl Pierce located?
- Karl Pierce's practice location on file with NPPES is 5011 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756-2611.
- What is Karl Pierce's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karl Pierce is (512) 583-2020.
- Does Karl Pierce accept Medicare?
- Karl Pierce is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karl Pierce's NPI active?
- Yes — Karl Pierce's NPI (1720089592) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.