DR. IRVING CHARLES WISHNOW O.D.
NPI 1912053034
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Irving Wishnow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irving Wishnow is 1912053034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2007.

Q: What is Irving Wishnow's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irving Wishnow was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since January 25, 2007PECOS Enrolled

5649 BEECHNUT ST, HOUSTON, TX 77096(713) 771-1206(713) 771-4747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Irving Charles Wishnow O.d. NPPES

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

DR. IRVING CHARLES WISHNOW O.D. (NPI 1912053034) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1640) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912053034

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. IRVING CHARLES WISHNOWCredential: O.D.

Location Address5649 BEECHNUT STHouston, TX 77096-1021

Mailing Address5649 Beechnut StHouston, TX 77096-1021 · (713) 771-1206 · Fax (713) 771-4747

Phone(713) 771-1206

Fax(713) 771-4747

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1912053034 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 TX · 1640

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.

5649 BEECHNUT ST, Houston, TX 77096

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedE27MTX · Provider #

Medicare UPIN80946ETX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Irving Charles Wishnow O.d. 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 77096 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

WISHNOW VISION ASSOCIATES

Optometrist

5649 BEECHNUT ST
HOUSTON, TX 77096

Harris County (713) 771-1206

DR. LYNNE FRYER MICHELS O.D.

Optometrist

5649 BEECHNUT ST
HOUSTON, TX 77096

Harris County (713) 771-1206

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 Irving Wishnow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irving Wishnow is 1912053034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2007.

Where is Irving Wishnow located?

Irving Wishnow practices at 5649 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77096. The listed phone number is (713) 771-1206.

What is Irving Wishnow's specialty?

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

Is Irving Wishnow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Irving Wishnow is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irving Wishnow was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.