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- 154 Patchen Dr, Suite 71, Lexington, KY 40517
About Dr. Wachs
William W. Wachs, O.D. is an optometrist based in Lexington, KY. William is a 1980 graduate of University of Houston - College of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows William provided 199 services to 187 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518046523.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (859) 268-1215
- Email not available
Practice Locations
154 PATCHEN DR SUITE 71
Lexington, KY 40517
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
199 services · 187 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
114 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
26 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
34 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists in Lexington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is William W. Wachs?
William W. Wachs is an optometrist in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is William W. Wachs's address?
William W. Wachs is listed at 154 Patchen Dr Suite 71, Lexington, KY 40517. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with William W. Wachs?
The number on file is (859) 268-1215. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for William W. Wachs?
William W. Wachs's National Provider Identifier is 1518046523. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did William W. Wachs train?
William W. Wachs attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William W. Wachs have?
William W. Wachs has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does William W. Wachs perform?
According to Medicare billing data, William W. Wachs provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William W. Wachs's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William W. Wachs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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