Dr Waqas Tufail, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Baytown, TX

Dr Waqas Tufail, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Baytown, Texas. His current practice location is 1618 W Baker Rd, Suite A, Baytown, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 420-3937.

Dr Waqas Tufail is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 8159TG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437591559.

Contact Information

Dr Waqas Tufail, OD
1618 W Baker Rd, Suite A,
Baytown, TX 77521-2280
(281) 420-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Waqas Tufail
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location1618 W Baker Rd, Baytown, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Waqas Tufail attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437591559
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Waqas Tufail such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437591559NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 8159TG (Texas)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision 8159TG (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 8159TG (Texas)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Waqas Tufail is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Waqas Tufail, OD
5350 Bellaire Blvd # 2264,
Bellaire, TX 77401-3951

Ph: (832) 562-3213
Dr Waqas Tufail, OD
1618 W Baker Rd, Suite A,
Baytown, TX 77521-2280

Ph: (281) 420-3937

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