Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. William W Wachs, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1518046523

Dr. William W Wachs, OD is an Optometry in Lexington, Kentucky. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1980, 46 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Kentucky.

Years since qualifying
46
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
KY
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

154 Patchen Dr Ste 71
Lexington, KY 40517-4418
Phone: (859) 268-1215
Fax: (859) 268-1215
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 939DT (KY)

Record details

NPI number1518046523
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedNovember 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 7, 2023

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1980 (46 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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