Benjamin Wacker, O.D.
NPI 1417400987 · Optometrist · Aberdeen, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Wacker, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Aberdeen, NC (NPI 1417400987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417400987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2501 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
530 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 190 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $87 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 53 | $143 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 43 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 42 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 121 | 29 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 36 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 32 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 25 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 21 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-01
- Last updated
- 2021-05-05
- Certified
- 2021-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Wacker's NPI number?
- Benjamin Wacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417400987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Wacker's specialty?
- Benjamin Wacker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Wacker located?
- Benjamin Wacker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1902 N Sandhills Blvd Ste E, Aberdeen, NC 28315-2347.
- What is Benjamin Wacker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Wacker is (910) 692-2020.
- Does Benjamin Wacker accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Wacker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Wacker's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Wacker's NPI (1417400987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.