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GLAUCOMA INSTITUTE OF AUSTIN PA
NPI 1285671271
Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Active since May 31, 2006
7800 N MOPAC EXPY STE 345, AUSTIN, TX 78759(512) 452-8467(512) 793-9621 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Glaucoma Institute Of Austin Pa NPPES

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

GLAUCOMA INSTITUTE OF AUSTIN PA (NPI 1285671271) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Austin, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Russell Hayhurst, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285671271
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameGLAUCOMA INSTITUTE OF AUSTIN PA
Location Address7800 N MOPAC EXPY STE 345Austin, TX 78759-8961
Mailing Address7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 345Austin, TX 78759-8961 · (512) 452-8467 · Fax (512) 793-9621
Phone(512) 452-8467
Fax(512) 793-9621
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell HayhurstOwner · (512) 452-8467
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1285671271 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
7800 N MOPAC EXPY STE 345, Austin, TX 78759
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Glaucoma Institute Of Austin Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Russell Hayhurst, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1609861897
901 W 38TH ST STE 303
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 452-8467
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Samantha Chai, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1518129980
4220 W 3RD ST SUITE 206
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 380-8800
✔ PECOS1,229 mi

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

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 Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA is 1285671271. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA located?

Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA is located at 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 345, Austin, TX 78759. The listed phone number is (512) 452-8467.

What is Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA's specialty?

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

Is Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 3 other insurers list Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Glaucoma Institute Of Austin PA was last updated on November 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.