Quick answers
- Does James P. Harkins Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Harkins Jr. 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 P. Harkins Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 719 Original Medicare patients and 2,122 services for James P. Harkins Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James P. Harkins Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1982896056. 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 P. Harkins Jr., 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 | 719 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,122 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)712 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)229 services
- Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)215 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)176 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)157 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where James P. Harkins Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 Ambassador DrWaco, TX 76712 (254) 756‑4457
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James P. Harkins Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Waco Eye Associates, PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Waco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Waco Eye Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982896056 |
| 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