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RONALD J PINKENBURG M.D.
NPI 1194796805
Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Active since January 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 595-0500(903) 595-2153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ronald J Pinkenburg M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RONALD J PINKENBURG M.D. (NPI 1194796805) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (D4262) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194796805
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRONALD J PINKENBURGCredential: M.D.
Location Address2440 E 5TH STTyler, TX 75701-3592
Mailing Address2440 E 5th StTyler, TX 75701-3592 · (903) 595-0500 · Fax (903) 595-2153
Phone(903) 595-0500
Fax(903) 595-2153
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2007
✔ NPI 1194796805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · D4262
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2440 E 5TH ST, Tyler, TX 75701
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB25519TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified85Z602TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ronald J Pinkenburg M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Pinkenburg reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Etmc Physician Group Inc.
1.3 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
1000 S BECKHAM AVE
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 636 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609382662 (903) 590-5611

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JOSHUA S HOOPER OD
Optometrist
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
CAREY G PRATER O.D.
Optometrist
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
DR. SAMAREH CUNNINGHAM AZAR MD
Ophthalmology
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
COY WEEMS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
AUSTIN THOMAS LASH M.D.
Ophthalmology
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
EAST TEXAS EYE CARE ASSOCIATES PLLC
Ophthalmology
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
THOMAS BOCHOW M.D., M.P.H.
Ophthalmology
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500
GREGORY D KIBLINGER M.D.
Ophthalmology
2440 E 5TH ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Smith County (903) 595-0500

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ronald Pinkenburg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Pinkenburg is 1194796805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is Ronald Pinkenburg located?

Ronald Pinkenburg practices at 2440 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 595-0500.

What is Ronald Pinkenburg's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Ronald Pinkenburg enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Pinkenburg is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ronald Pinkenburg's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Pinkenburg reassigns Medicare benefits to Etmc Physician Group Inc. (Tyler, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ronald Pinkenburg's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Pinkenburg was last updated on July 16, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.