1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Bellaire
  5. Optometrist
  6. NPI Profile

DR. WAQAS TUFAIL OD
NPI 1437591559
Optometrist in Bellaire, TX

Active since July 18, 2013PECOS Enrolled
4627 VALERIE ST, BELLAIRE, TX 77401(832) 466-7437 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Waqas Tufail Od NPPES

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

DR. WAQAS TUFAIL OD (NPI 1437591559) is an individual optometrist in Bellaire, Texas, licensed in Texas (8159TG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437591559
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WAQAS TUFAILCredential: OD
Location Address4627 VALERIE STBellaire, TX 77401-5819
Mailing Address5350 Bellaire Blvd # 2264Bellaire, TX 77401-3951 · (832) 466-7437
Phone(832) 466-7437
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1437591559 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 8159TG
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 8159TG (TX)
Also ListedOptometrist · Occupational VisionTaxonomy 152WX0102X · License 8159TG (TX)
4627 VALERIE ST, Bellaire, TX 77401
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Waqas Tufail Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77401 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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 Waqas Tufail's NPI number?

The NPI number for Waqas Tufail is 1437591559. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2013.

Where is Waqas Tufail located?

Waqas Tufail practices at 4627 Valerie St, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (832) 466-7437.

What is Waqas Tufail's specialty?

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

Is Waqas Tufail enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Waqas Tufail is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Waqas Tufail accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Community Health Choice and 1 other insurer list Waqas Tufail as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Waqas Tufail was last updated on April 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.