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Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1356373856

Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD is an Optometry in Ashland, Virginia. Graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 1987, 39 years ago. Practices with Family Vision Care of Richmond, a 10-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan and Virginia.

Years since qualifying
39
Trained at
Ferris State College - College of Optometry
Licensed in
MI, VA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

301 N Washington Hwy Ste 102
Ashland, VA 23005-1625
Phone: (804) 798-3306
Fax: (804) 798-3617
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X (VA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 3166 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1356373856
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 7, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 3, 2008
Mailing address301 N Washington Hwy, Suite 102, Ashland, VA 23005-1625

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolFERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1987 (39 years in practice)
Group practice Family Vision Care Of Richmond — 10 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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