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CHARLES E LYON, MD, APMC
NPI 1689789562
Optometrist in Shreveport, LA

Active since August 20, 2006
836 OLIVE ST, SHREVEPORT, LA 71104(318) 222-8421(318) 673-8970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Charles E Lyon, Md, Apmc NPPES

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

CHARLES E LYON, MD, APMC (NPI 1689789562), doing business as Vitreo-retinal Associates, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Shreveport, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Charles E Lyon, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689789562
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCHARLES E LYON, MD, APMC
Location Address836 OLIVE STShreveport, LA 71104-2102
Mailing Address836 Olive StShreveport, LA 71104-2102 · (318) 222-8421 · Fax (318) 673-8970
Phone(318) 222-8421
Fax(318) 673-8970
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharles E LyonPresident · (318) 222-8421
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1689789562 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameVitreo-retinal Associates

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CHARLES ELIOT LYON M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
836 OLIVE ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
Caddo Parish (318) 222-8421

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 Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc is 1689789562. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Vitreo-Retinal Associates.

Where is Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc located?

Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc is located at 836 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104. The listed phone number is (318) 222-8421.

What is Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc's specialty?

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

What insurance does Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc 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 Charles E Lyon, MD, Apmc was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.