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DR. CAROLYN RUTH SMITH O.D.
NPI 1578538245
Optometrist in Fort Madison, IA

Active since February 17, 2006
914 AVENUE G, FORT MADISON, IA 52627(319) 372-5181(319) 372-0865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Carolyn Ruth Smith O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CAROLYN RUTH SMITH O.D. (NPI 1578538245) is an individual optometrist in Fort Madison, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (1600) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578538245
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLYN RUTH SMITHCredential: O.D.
Location Address914 AVENUE GFort Madison, IA 52627-4530
Mailing Address914 Avenue GFort Madison, IA 52627-4530 · (319) 372-5181 · Fax (319) 372-0865
Phone(319) 372-5181
Fax(319) 372-0865
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1578538245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 1600
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.
914 AVENUE G, Fort Madison, IA 52627
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0044206IA

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. LARRY DEAN SMITH O.D.
Optometrist
914 AVENUE G
FORT MADISON, IA 52627
Lee County (319) 372-5181
DRS. SMITH, SMITH AND MAUS, PC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
914 AVENUE G
FORT MADISON, IA 52627
Lee County (319) 372-5181
DRS SMITH SMITH AND MAUS PC
Optometrist
914 AVENUE G
FORT MADISON, IA 52627
Lee County (319) 372-5181

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What is Carolyn Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyn Smith is 1578538245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Carolyn Smith located?

Carolyn Smith practices at 914 Avenue G, Fort Madison, IA 52627. The listed phone number is (319) 372-5181.

What is Carolyn Smith's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyn Smith was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.