Dr William J Welder, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Wahpeton, ND

Dr William J Welder, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wahpeton, North Dakota. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Prairie Vision Center Pc and his current practice location is 315 11th St N, Suite A, Wahpeton, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 642-4090.

Dr William J Welder is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number ND0534) 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 1629097332.

Contact Information

Dr William J Welder, OD
315 11th St N, Suite A,
Wahpeton, ND 58075-4101
(701) 642-4090
(701) 642-9424

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr William J Welder
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location315 11th St N, Wahpeton, North Dakota
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 J Welder attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629097332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395798433
  • Enrollment ID: I20050309000218

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William J Welder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629097332NPI-NPPES
P002074083OtherNDRAILROAD MEDICARE
545318600MedicaidMN
624891032463OtherNDPREFERRED ONE
60480MedicaidND
4C633WEOtherMNBCBS
2202014OtherMNMEDICA
25386OtherNDBCBS ND
545318600OtherMNMINNESOTA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ND0534 (North Dakota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prairie Vision Center Pc01432732842

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 J Welder allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePrairie Vision Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952383713
PECOS PAC ID: 0143273284
Enrollment ID: O20050301000296

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 J Welder 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 J Welder, OD
315 11th St N, Suite A,
Wahpeton, ND 58075-4101

Ph: (701) 642-4090
Dr William J Welder, OD
315 11th St N, Suite A,
Wahpeton, ND 58075-4101

Ph: (701) 642-4090

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