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Dr. Paul A Williams , OD

Optometrist • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Williams, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Williams delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 223 140TH ST S STE 500.

Dr. Williams accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

223 140th St S Ste 500

Tacoma, WA 984444548

Telephone 3605619147
Fax 2535354888
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +21.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.9 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
99 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Williams (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
307 299 $100.00 $36.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
128 128 $165.00 $125.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
107 87 $165.00 $90.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
61 61 $216.00 $149.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
29 29 $230.00 $128.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
29 18 $800.00 $107.32
92134 Imaging of retina
27 22 $75.00 $40.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
26 26 $300.00 $162.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
26 24 $120.00 $62.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
25 20 $70.00 $34.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $205.00 $111.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-30
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003435

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2021749 (WA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2020

Registered at 223 140TH ST S STE 500, TACOMA, WA 984444548 (Tel: 3605619147)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2020

Registered at 223 140TH ST S STE 500, TACOMA, WA 984444548 (Tel: 3605619147)

NPI Profile Active January 31, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2011

Registered at 112 131ST ST S, TACOMA, WA 984444804 (Tel: 2535377544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2011

Registered at 112 131ST ST S, TACOMA, WA 984444804 (Tel: 2535377544)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2011

Recorded as PAUL WILLIAMS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2011

Optometrist (License #OD00003435 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 25, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598758559
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 25, 2005
Last Update: May 30, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

223 140th St S Ste 500

Tacoma, WA 984444548

Phone: 3605619147

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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