NPI age
20 years
Enumerated 2005-08-03
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Stephen G. Hlis, O.D.
Hlis is 1 of 7 optometrist providers in Brownwood and 1 of 7867 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Optometrist
Plus 4 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2024-12-11
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 7867 active optometrist providers in Texas.
NPI age
20 years
↑ 5 yr above median (15 yr)
State licenses
1 state
5% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
4
In the 13% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2005 → 2026
2005-08Enumerated in NPPES
2005
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
401 W Commerce St Ste A
Brownwood, TX 768011701
Mailing address
Po Box 1915
Brownwood, TX 768041915
Specialties
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Optometrist PrimaryDoctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as...
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OptometristAn optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear...
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OptometristOptometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.
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OptometristThe professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal...
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OptometristOptometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | 0A5815 | INDIVIDUAL & GROUP PTAN |
| 05 (TX) | 0930836-01 |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1 other active provider shares this practice address in NPPES.
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