Dr William Drost Altig, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fort Worth, TX

Dr William Drost Altig, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fort Worth, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice William Drost Altig, O.d., P.c and his current practice location is 3451 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 847-0030.

Dr William Drost Altig is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 3438TG) 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 1538251285.

Contact Information

Dr William Drost Altig, OD
3451 Western Center Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 847-0030
(817) 847-1478

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr William Drost Altig
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location3451 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth, 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 William Drost Altig attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538251285
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981506979
  • Enrollment ID: I20040121000712

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Drost Altig such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538251285NPI-NPPES
0192262-01MedicaidTX
80836EOtherTXBCBS PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3438TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
William Drost Altig, O.d., P.c87299807193

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr William Drost Altig allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWilliam Drost Altig, O.d., P.c
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982852760
PECOS PAC ID: 8729980719
Enrollment ID: O20090727000170

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 Drost Altig 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 Drost Altig, OD
3451 Western Center Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76137-3101

Ph: (817) 847-0030
Dr William Drost Altig, OD
3451 Western Center Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76137

Ph: (817) 847-0030

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