Dr George W Walters, Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bolivar, TN

Dr George W Walters, Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bolivar, Tennessee. His current practice location is 725 W Market St, Bolivar, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (731) 658-5197.

Dr George W Walters, Jr is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD0000000654) 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 1134142094.

Contact Information

Dr George W Walters, Jr, OD
725 W Market St,
Bolivar, TN 38008-2242
(731) 658-5197
(731) 658-5245



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George W Walters, Jr
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location725 W Market St, Bolivar, Tennessee
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 George W Walters, Jr attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134142094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George W Walters, Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134142094NPI-NPPES
3594030MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD0000000654 (Tennessee)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OD0000000654 (Tennessee)Secondary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr George W Walters, Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr George W Walters, Jr, OD
Po Box C,
Bolivar, TN 38008-0391

Ph: (731) 658-5197
Dr George W Walters, Jr, OD
725 W Market St,
Bolivar, TN 38008-2242

Ph: (731) 658-5197

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