Quick answers
- Does James R. Glass accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Glass accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James R. Glass see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 645 Original Medicare patients and 1,192 services for James R. Glass. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Glass's NPI number?
- 1538172267. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James R. Glass, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 645 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,192 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)434 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)203 services
- New patient problem focused exam of visual system (92002)105 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)82 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)80 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Glass is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 102 Southern Dr, Suite 4Ashdown, AR 71822 (870) 898‑7700
- 4224 Texas BlvdTexarkana, TX 75503 (903) 794‑3711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Glass as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texarkana Vision Group PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texarkana Vision Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538172267 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians