ABBY B. WICKS O.D. – NPI #1780026708
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

ABBY WICKS is an optometrist located in TEMPLE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780026708 to ABBY WICKS on July 18, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name ABBY CHRISTINE BROTHERTON. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 07, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ABBY WICKS below.

NPI Profile for
ABBY B. WICKS

NPI Number
1780026708
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ABBY B. WICKS
Former Name: ABBY CHRISTINE BROTHERTON
Credentials
O.D.
Primary location
1815 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76504-6728
Phone: (254) 724-2111 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 844658
DALLAS, TX 75284-4658
Phone: (254) 724-2111 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 07, 2025

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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)		 TX 9679T

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1815 S 31ST ST,
TEMPLE, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
Affiliations
ABBY WICKS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE
      2401 S 31ST ST
      TEMPLE, TX 76508

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