ALLAN L. BARKER O.D. – NPI #1477592145
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.
ALLAN BARKER is an optometrist located in WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477592145 to ALLAN BARKER on June 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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
ALLAN L. BARKER
(more than 20 years ago)
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480 Phone: (252) 904-1184 Fax: (252) 451-5330
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NC | 8909543 |
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 | 0943 |
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