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WALTER L. CHOATE, O.D.
NPI 1508004441
Optometrist in Goodlettsville, TN

Active since January 30, 2009
306 NORTHCREEK BLVD, STE.101, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072(615) 851-7575(615) 851-8725 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Walter L. Choate, O.d. NPPES

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

WALTER L. CHOATE, O.D. (NPI 1508004441) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Goodlettsville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. The organization lists Deborah Sims Choate, Practice Coordinator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508004441
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameWALTER L. CHOATE, O.D.
Location Address306 NORTHCREEK BLVD, STE.101Goodlettsville, TN 37072-2086
Mailing Address306 Northcreek Blvd, Ste.101Goodlettsville, TN 37072-2086 · (615) 851-7575 · Fax (615) 851-8725
Phone(615) 851-7575
Fax(615) 851-8725
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDeborah Sims ChoatePractice Coordinator · (615) 851-7575
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2015
✔ NPI 1508004441 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 TN · T716
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.
306 NORTHCREEK BLVD, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN103G410660TN
Medicare NSC0672520001TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Walter L. Choate, O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Walter L. Choate, O.D., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Walter Choate, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1083608459
306 NORTHCREEK BLVD SUITE 101
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 851-7575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Matthew Colonna, OD
Optometry
NPI 1588216006
802 S BROADWAY ST
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-7331
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Walter L. Choate, O.D.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter L. Choate, O.D. is 1508004441. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2009.

Where is Walter L. Choate, O.D. located?

Walter L. Choate, O.D. is located at 306 Northcreek Blvd Ste.101, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. The listed phone number is (615) 851-7575.

What is Walter L. Choate, O.D.'s specialty?

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

Is Walter L. Choate, O.D. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter L. Choate, O.D. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Walter L. Choate, O.D.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Walter L. Choate, O.D.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Walter L. Choate, O.D. accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Walter L. Choate, O.D. 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 Walter L. Choate, O.D. was last updated on May 28, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.