Quick answers
- Does Esther T. Dunn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther T. Dunn 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 Esther T. Dunn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 100 Original Medicare patients and 178 services for Esther T. Dunn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esther T. Dunn's NPI number?
- 1548481070. 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 Esther T. Dunn, 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 | 100 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 178 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)72 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)34 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)21 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)12 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther T. Dunn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1913 Steele RdAlvin, TX 77511 (281) 558‑8453
- 555 E Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite 101Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488‑7213
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esther T. Dunn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Eye Associates PLLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Eye Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548481070 |
| 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