Wende Waggoner, OD, MPH, MS

Optometrist

Wende Waggoner is an Optometrist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(505) 323-2555Albuquerque, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Wende Waggoner, OD, MPH, MS has practiced optometry for 24+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye.

24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3272dNPPES updated 2017-06-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

500 Eubank Blvd Se Ste a, Albuquerque, NM 87123-3338

Fax: (505) 323-0888
Industry Payment Transparency

$208 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Wende Waggoner's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Taxonomy: 152W00000X

Education & Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

135 W 27th St Fl 4, New York, NY 10001-6226

Differs from practice location

Virtual Optometry Care With Wende Waggoner

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Wende Waggoner for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Albuquerque required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

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Common questions about Wende Waggoner

NPI records show Dr. Waggoner as active with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 323-2555.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.

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