William Plauche, M.D.
NPI 1871535674 · Ophthalmology Physician · Sherman, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Plauche, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Sherman, TX (NPI 1871535674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871535674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M3359 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,964 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 790 | $25 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 475 | $458 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 393 | $87 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 341 | $39 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 324 | $22 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 286 | $123 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 388 | 327 |
| Latanoprost | 370 | 82 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 230 | 127 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 166 | 122 |
| Timolol Maleate | 96 | 27 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 65 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 64 | 20 |
| Bimatoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,972 across 46 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2020-10-05
- Certified
- 2020-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Plauche's NPI number?
- William Plauche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871535674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Plauche's specialty?
- William Plauche is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Plauche located?
- William Plauche's practice location on file with NPPES is 1625 N Highway 75, Sherman, TX 75090-2815.
- What is William Plauche's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Plauche is (903) 892-3282.
- Does William Plauche accept Medicare?
- William Plauche is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Plauche's NPI active?
- Yes — William Plauche's NPI (1871535674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.