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HELEN E TOWER, O.D., P.C.
NPI 1629249958
Optometrist in Ashland, VA

Active since March 14, 2008
301 N WASHINGTON HWY, STE 102, ASHLAND, VA 23005(804) 798-3306(804) 798-3617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Helen E Tower, O.d., P.c. NPPES

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

HELEN E TOWER, O.D., P.C. (NPI 1629249958) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Ashland, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. The organization lists Helen Edith Tower, Owner/president, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629249958
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameHELEN E TOWER, O.D., P.C.
Location Address301 N WASHINGTON HWY, STE 102Ashland, VA 23005-1650
Mailing Address301 N Washington Hwy, Ste 102Ashland, VA 23005-1650 · (804) 798-3306 · Fax (804) 798-3617
Phone(804) 798-3306
Fax(804) 798-3617
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHelen Edith TowerOwner/president · (804) 798-3306
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2008
✔ NPI 1629249958 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 VA · 0603000107
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 N WASHINGTON HWY, Ashland, VA 23005
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare NSC0988440001VA

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Tower Optometry carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Tower Optometry

DMEPOS supplier · Ashland, VAOperated by Helen E Tower Od PC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Tower Optometry agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20631065
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 2000
Supplier Location301 N Washington Hwy Ste 102Ashland, VA 23005
Phone(804) 798-3306
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. LAUREL A JORDAN O.D.
Optometrist
301 N WASHINGTON HWY, SUITE 102
ASHLAND, VA 23005
Hanover County (804) 798-3306
DR. HELEN EDITH TOWER O.D.
Optometrist
301 N WASHINGTON HWY, SUITE 102
ASHLAND, VA 23005
Hanover County (804) 798-3306

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 Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C. is 1629249958. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2008.

Where is Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C. located?

Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C. is located at 301 N Washington Hwy Ste 102, Ashland, VA 23005. The listed phone number is (804) 798-3306.

What is Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C.'s specialty?

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

Does Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Tower Optometry accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Helen E Tower, O.D., P.C. was last updated on March 14, 2008. 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.