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Ophthalmology

Arun G. Nayar, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Arun G. Nayar, MD is an ophthalmologist at 100 Sweetbriar Dr, Columbus, TX 78934. Phone: (979) 732-5711. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Arun G. Nayar had 1,594 Original Medicare patients and 3,736 services. NPI 1740247030. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 100 Sweetbriar Dr, Columbus, TX 78934 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (979) 732‑5711
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Columbus Community Hospital
  • Group practice: Columbus Eye Associates
  • Medical school: University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Arun G. Nayar, 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 Arun G. Nayar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arun G. Nayar 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 Arun G. Nayar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,594 Original Medicare patients and 3,736 services for Arun G. Nayar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Arun G. Nayar's NPI number?
1740247030. 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 Arun G. Nayar, 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 patients1,594
Services billed to Medicare3,736
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,130 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)704 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)334 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)276 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)215 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Chronic kidney disease20%

Hospitals where Arun G. Nayar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arun G. Nayar 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.

  • Columbus Community HospitalColumbus, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450370

Practice locations

Addresses where Arun G. Nayar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Arun G. Nayar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Columbus Eye Associates8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Columbus

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

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Other clinicians in Columbus Eye Associates

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740247030
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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