WALTER BECKFORD OD – NPI #1285949750
Optometrist

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

WALTER BECKFORD OD is an optometrist located in LEDGEWOOD, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285949750 to WALTER BECKFORD OD on August 09, 2010. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

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NPI Profile for
WALTER BECKFORD OD

NPI Number
1285949750
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
WALTER BECKFORD OD
Primary location
461 ROUTE 10 SUITE 29
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 07852
Phone: (973) 252-4600 Fax:
Mailing address
88 E MAIN ST
#200
MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1832
Phone: (973) 252-4600 Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
WALTER BECKFORD
PRESIDENT
Phone: (973) 252-4600
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)		 NJ 27OA00505200

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.