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AMES FAMILY VISION
NPI 1578967949
Optometrist in Ames, IA

Active since October 14, 2014

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Ames Family Vision NPPES

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

AMES FAMILY VISION (NPI 1578967949) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Ames, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. The organization lists Brent Lee Thornton, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578967949
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameTHORNTON EYE CARE
Location Address301 MAIN STAmes, IA 50010
Mailing Address6201 Ep True Pkwy, Apt 8105West Des Moines, IA 50266 · (712) 261-1915
Phone(712) 261-1915
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrent Lee ThorntonOwner · (712) 261-1915
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2014
✔ NPI 1578967949 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 · 002556
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.
301 MAIN ST, Ames, IA 50010
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmes Family Vision

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

WITTROCK & ECKHART, PLLC
Optometrist
301 MAIN ST, SUITE 5
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-1436

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 Thornton Eye Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thornton Eye Care is 1578967949. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2014. The provider is doing business as Ames Family Vision.

Where is Thornton Eye Care located?

Thornton Eye Care is located at 301 Main St, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (712) 261-1915.

What is Thornton Eye Care'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 Thornton Eye Care was last updated on October 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.