William Head, M.D.
NPI 1508802877 · Ophthalmology Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Head, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1508802877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508802877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F6730 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 125 | 33 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 52 | 11 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 40 | 15 |
| Loteprednol Etabonatebrand: Lotemax Sm | 33 | 27 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 27 | 23 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 26 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108 across 5 records (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
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2025-02-04
- Certified
- 2025-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Head's NPI number?
- William Head's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508802877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Head's specialty?
- William Head is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Head located?
- William Head's practice location on file with NPPES is 2518 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-8070.
- What is William Head's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Head is (956) 661-9000.
- Does William Head accept Medicare?
- William Head is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Head's NPI active?
- Yes — William Head's NPI (1508802877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.