Dr Derek Alan Walton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Riverton, WY

Dr Derek Alan Walton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Riverton, Wyoming. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Hometown Eyecare And Optical and his current practice location is 400 E Adams Ave, Riverton, Wyoming. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (307) 856-3937.

Dr Derek Alan Walton is licensed to practice in Wyoming (license number 413T) 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 1295019339.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Alan Walton, OD
400 E Adams Ave,
Riverton, WY 82501-4413
(307) 856-3937
(307) 856-1306



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Alan Walton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience13 Years
Location400 E Adams Ave, Riverton, Wyoming
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 Derek Alan Walton attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295019339
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/07/2011
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254504988
  • Enrollment ID: I20111025000697

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Alan Walton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295019339NPI-NPPES
U000078885OtherUTMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 8527006-9934 (Utah)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 413T (Wyoming)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hometown Eyecare And Optical74162227812

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Provider NameHometown Eyecare And Optical
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730608860
PECOS PAC ID: 7416222781
Enrollment ID: O20171012001981

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Derek Alan Walton, OD
400 E Adams Ave,
Riverton, WY 82501-4413

Ph: (307) 856-3937
Dr Derek Alan Walton, OD
400 E Adams Ave,
Riverton, WY 82501-4413

Ph: (307) 856-3937

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