Dr William W Wachs, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lexington, KY

Dr William W Wachs, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 154 Patchen Dr, Suite 71, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 268-1215.

Dr William W Wachs is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 939DT) 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 1518046523.

Contact Information

Dr William W Wachs, OD
154 Patchen Dr, Suite 71,
Lexington, KY 40517-4418
(859) 268-1215
(859) 268-1215

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr William W Wachs
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location154 Patchen Dr, Lexington, Kentucky
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 William W Wachs attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518046523
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082628912
  • Enrollment ID: I20060131000497

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William W Wachs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518046523NPI-NPPES
77009397MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 939DT (Kentucky)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 William W Wachs 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 William W Wachs, OD
Po Box 216, 218 Main St,
Irvine, KY 40336

Ph: (606) 723-2505
Dr William W Wachs, OD
154 Patchen Dr, Suite 71,
Lexington, KY 40517-4418

Ph: (859) 268-1215

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