HEATHER H. DAY OD – NPI #1134100779
Optometrist
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.
HEATHER DAY is an optometrist located in HICKORY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134100779 to HEATHER DAY on November 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.
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NPI Profile for
HEATHER H. DAY
(more than 20 years ago)
HICKORY, NC 28602-4031 Phone: (828) 332-2205 Fax: (828) 345-0522
3 Other location(s):
Boone, NC 28607-7828
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
Lenoir, NC 28645-6459
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
Lincolnton, NC 28092-4103
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
HICKORY, NC 28603-3445 Phone: (828) 322-2050 Fax: (828) 345-0522
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Identifiers for HEATHER DAY
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | NC | 5905247 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 152W00000X - Optometrist (Primary) |
NC | NC1996 |
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