Dr. William G. Ahders
Dr. William G. Ahders

Dr. William G. Ahders

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 39 years
  • Graduated from: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
  • Graduation year: 1982
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1710082482

Dr. William G. Ahders OD

Optometrist

He is located at 119 Latonea Drive in Columbia, SC 29210. Can help patients with the following: Blindness, Crossed Eyes, Esotropia, Farsightedness, Nearsightedness, Pink Eye. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710082482. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 798-8642. He is affiliated with 3 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. William G. Ahders, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. William G. Ahders.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

Procedures Performed by Dr. William G. Ahders

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. William G. Ahders as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

First Choice Next

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
First Choice Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
First Choice Next Bronze Essential HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Premier HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Signature HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Premier HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Signature HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Premier HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Signature HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. William G. Ahders is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William G. Ahders is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO

Graduated in 1982

Affiliated practices

Eyemart Express
2672 David H Mcleod Boulevard
Florence, 29501 SC
(843) 773-2758
Clarkson Optometric Clinic
1513 Gregg Street
Columbia, 29201 SC
(803) 254-4951
Greenwood Family Eye Care
900 US 52 Highway
Lake City, 29560 SC
(803) 719-3119

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Dr. Eric R. Brinkley
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Dr. Jarrod Ralph Keller
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Dr. Maria Shields Dickerson
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Dr. Eva Merhi
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Dr. Ryan Williams
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Dr. William V. Stevens
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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. William G. Ahders have affiliation with practices?

Dr. William G. Ahders is affiliated with Eyemart Express. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. William G. Ahders accept patients with First Choice Next?

Yes, Dr. William G. Ahders is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. William G. Ahders?

Dr. William G. Ahders's office is located at 119 Latonea Drive in Columbia, SC 29210.

What conditions does Dr. William G. Ahders treat?

Dr. William G. Ahders provides treatment for Blindness, Crossed Eyes, Esotropia, Farsightedness, Nearsightedness, Pink Eye. For the full list see this list.