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Optometry

William T. Lawhon, MD

Sees patients in Akron, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. William T. Lawhon, MD is an optometrist at 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308. Phone: (330) 543-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1790980639. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308 · Directions
  • Phone: (330) 543‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
  • Medical school: Ohio State University College Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William T. Lawhon, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William T. Lawhon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William T. Lawhon 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.
What is William T. Lawhon's NPI number?
1790980639. 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 William T. Lawhon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William T. Lawhon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron141 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Akron

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Other clinicians in Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790980639
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  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