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Dr. William Ferdinand Metzger, O.D.

Optometrist in Ft Wright, KY · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1730255605

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. William Ferdinand Metzger
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 35 Augusta Ave, Ft Wright, KY, 41011
Fax (859) 331-1742
Enumeration date Nov 24, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 14, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1221DT (KY) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
0847374 Medicaid OH -
77012219 Medicaid KY -

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William Metzger is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-05-14.