WILLIAM J DEGENHART MD
NPI 1699714139
Ophthalmology in Savannah, GA

Q: What is William Degenhart's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Degenhart is 1699714139. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Q: What is William Degenhart's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Degenhart was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.82/100

CMS Quality Rating

4720 WATERS AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31404(912) 354-4800(912) 659-5821 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2025, Jul 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About William J Degenhart Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM J DEGENHART MD (NPI 1699714139) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (022538) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Effingham Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699714139

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM J DEGENHARTCredential: MD

Location Address4720 WATERS AVESavannah, GA 31404-6292

Mailing Address4720 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404-6292 · (912) 354-4800 · Fax (912) 629-5821

Phone(912) 354-4800

Fax(912) 659-5821

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1977

Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1699714139 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 022538

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

4720 WATERS AVE, Savannah, GA 31404

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Other Identifiers 13

Other1699714139GA · Medicare Railroad

Other000222296KGA · Medicaid- Savannah

Other000222296EGA · Medicaid - Statesboro

Other511G701032GA · Ga Medicare Group

MedicaidG22538SC

Other000222296DGA · Medicaid - Savannah

Other000222296IGA · Medicaid - Rincon

Other000222296JGA · Medicaid - Richmond Hill

Other000222296LGA · Medicaid - Statesboro

Other10053819GA · Amerigroup

OtherGPA977SC · Medicaid Grp. Sav

Other000222296MGA · Medicaid - Rincon

Other349746GA · Wellcare Of Ga

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

William J Degenhart Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6103899406

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040816000550

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

690 services436 patients

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

632 services627 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

152 services107 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

148 services132 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

146 services100 patients

Imaging of retina 92134

Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.

59 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Effingham Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Springfield, GA

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number111306

Location459 Ga Highway 119 SouthSpringfield, GA 31329 · Effingham County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31404 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.82/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

85.23

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

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