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Ophthalmology

Larry K. Wood, MD

Works at hospitals in Temple, TX · Waco, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Larry K. Wood, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott and White Center for Dia, Temple, TX 76508. Phone: (254) 215-0100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Larry K. Wood had 805 Original Medicare patients and 1,954 services. NPI 1659406072. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Larry K. Wood, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Larry K. Wood accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Larry K. Wood 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 Larry K. Wood see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 805 Original Medicare patients and 1,954 services for Larry K. Wood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Larry K. Wood's NPI number?
1659406072. 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 Larry K. Wood, 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 patients805
Services billed to Medicare1,954
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)532 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)417 services
  3. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)168 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)165 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)165 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Larry K. Wood works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Larry K. Wood at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Larry K. Wood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Larry K. Wood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Temple

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659406072
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians