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TUNNEL VISION
NPI 1437212057
Optometrist in Asheville, NC

Active since December 18, 2006
4 SOUTH TUNNEL ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(828) 298-6500(828) 298-9108 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Tunnel Vision NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TUNNEL VISION (NPI 1437212057) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Victor S Newton, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437212057
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameWESTERN NC OPTOMETRIC GROUP PA
Location Address4 SOUTH TUNNEL ROADAsheville, NC 28805
Mailing Address4 South Tunnel RoadAsheville, NC 28805 · (828) 298-6500 · Fax (828) 298-9108
Phone(828) 298-6500
Fax(828) 298-9108
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVictor S NewtonOwner · (828) 298-6500
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2007
✔ NPI 1437212057 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
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.
4 SOUTH TUNNEL ROAD, Asheville, NC 28805
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsTunnel Vision

Other Identifiers 5

Other5472150001NC · Dmerc Region C
Other1927064NC · United Healthcare
Medicaid89013HFNC
Medicare PIN2346052NC
Medicare UPINU77120NC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Western Nc Optometric Group PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Western Nc Optometric Group PA is 1437212057. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Tunnel Vision.

Where is Western Nc Optometric Group PA located?

Western Nc Optometric Group PA is located at 4 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (828) 298-6500.

What is Western Nc Optometric Group PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Western Nc Optometric Group PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Western Nc Optometric Group PA as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Western Nc Optometric Group PA was last updated on December 28, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.