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Dr. William Sparks Benkelman , OD

Optometrist • Wakeeney, KS

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. William Benkelman has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date November 06, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date February 21, 2024
Total Practice Duration ~18 Years of Practice (2006 – 2024)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Benkelman, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Wakeeney, KS. Throughout an active medical career spanning 18 years, Dr. Benkelman provided care at the practice location at 308 N 6TH ST until profile deactivation on 2024-02-21.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

308 N 6th St

Wakeeney, KS 676721802

Telephone 7857435522
Fax 7857435577
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Heather A Robben Od Llc Facility NPI 1306111992

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wakeeney, KS

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 13.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Wakeeney, KS (751 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KS 9922

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Michaela Sasse

Optometrist

NPI 1073141503
NPI 1407869092

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated February 21, 2024

Record deactivated on February 21, 2024

NPI Profile Active April 16, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2008

Registered at 308 N 6TH ST, WAKEENEY, KS 676721802 (Tel: 7857435522)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2008

Registered at 308 N 6TH ST, WAKEENEY, KS 676721802 (Tel: 7857435522)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2008

Recorded as WILLIAM BENKELMAN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2008

Optometrist (License #9922 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881763019
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 06, 2006
Last Update: April 16, 2008
Deactivation Date: February 21, 2024

Mailing Address

308 N 6th St

Wakeeney, KS 676721802

Phone: 7857435522

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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