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DR. WILLIAM BRUCE POPE O.D.
NPI 1154492759
Optometrist in Asheville, NC

Active since November 13, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
30 WALL ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 255-2220(888) 254-1865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. William Bruce Pope O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WILLIAM BRUCE POPE O.D. (NPI 1154492759) is an individual optometrist in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (1986) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154492759
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM BRUCE POPECredential: O.D.
Location Address30 WALL STAsheville, NC 28801-2710
Mailing Address30 Wall StAsheville, NC 28801-2710 · (828) 255-2220 · Fax (888) 254-1865
Phone(828) 255-2220
Fax(888) 254-1865
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 2016
✔ NPI 1154492759 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 1986
Definition
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.
30 WALL ST, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. W Bruce Pope O.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU25610NC
Medicaid5913108NC
Medicare PIN2474294NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. William Bruce Pope O.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2018 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2018
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LOPTIQUE INC
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
30 WALL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 259-9041

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Pope's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Pope is 1154492759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. W Bruce Pope O.D..

Where is William Pope located?

William Pope practices at 30 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 255-2220.

What is William Pope's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is William Pope enrolled in Medicare?

No. William Pope has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Pope was last updated on December 23, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.