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Optometry

Thurman E. Wood, OD

Sees patients in Bakersfield, CA · California

Summary

Thurman E. Wood, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Bakersfield, CA. NPI 1508885245. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thurman E. Wood, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
Southern California College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Thurman E. Wood see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Bakersfield, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thurman E. Wood's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Thurman E. Wood accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thurman E. Wood accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Thurman E. Wood?
(661) 325-7739, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thurman E. Wood's NPI number?
1508885245. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thurman E. Wood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Bakersfield

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern California College Of Optometry
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508885245
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians