Quick answers
- Does William R. Chafin Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William R. Chafin Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does William R. Chafin Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 256 services for William R. Chafin Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William R. Chafin Iii's NPI number?
- 1033113972. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for William R. Chafin Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 256 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)86 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)52 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)35 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)26 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)23 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where William R. Chafin Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2921 I 40, Suite 300Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 322‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William R. Chafin Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amarillo Family Eyecare PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Amarillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amarillo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amarillo Family Eyecare PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033113972 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians