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W WINSTON YAO OD PC
NPI 1750819785
Optometrist in Lawrence, MA

Active since June 04, 2017
410 ESSEX ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01840(978) 682-8588 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 4, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About W Winston Yao Od Pc NPPES

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

W WINSTON YAO OD PC (NPI 1750819785), doing business as Community Opticcs, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Lawrence, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. The organization lists W. Winston Yao, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750819785
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameW WINSTON YAO OD PC
Location Address410 ESSEX STLawrence, MA 01840-1214
Mailing Address410 Essex StLawrence, MA 01840-1214 · (978) 682-8588
Phone(978) 682-8588
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialW. Winston YaoOwner · (978) 682-8588
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1750819785 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 MA · 4171
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.
410 ESSEX ST, Lawrence, MA 01840
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsCommunity Opticcs
Doing Business AsCommunity Optics

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110013249MA

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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)

W Winston Yao Od Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to W Winston Yao Od PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Wensheng Yao, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1780641423
410 ESSEX ST
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 682-8588
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 W Winston Yao Od PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for W Winston Yao Od PC is 1750819785. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2017. The provider is doing business as Community Opticcs and Community Optics.

Where is W Winston Yao Od PC located?

W Winston Yao Od PC is located at 410 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840. The listed phone number is (978) 682-8588.

What is W Winston Yao Od PC's specialty?

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

Is W Winston Yao Od PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. W Winston Yao Od PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through W Winston Yao Od PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to W Winston Yao Od PC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does W Winston Yao Od PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list W Winston Yao Od PC 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 W Winston Yao Od PC was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.