WATKINS VISION CENTER – NPI #1619397775
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.
WATKINS VISION CENTER is an optometrist located in RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619397775 to WATKINS VISION CENTER on April 16, 2014. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “WATKINS VISION CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is TERRI SUSANNE JONES WATKINS ODPSC. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Jul 02, 2014. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WATKINS VISION CENTER below.
NPI Profile for
TERRI SUSANNE JONES WATKINS ODPSC
(more than 12 years ago)
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY 42642 Phone: (270) 866-3177 Fax: (270) 866-3155
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY 42642-0582 Phone: (270) 866-3177 Fax: (270) 866-3155
OWNER/PRESIDENT
Phone: (270) 866-3177
Identifiers for WATKINS VISION CENTER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | KY | 77012359 |
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) |
KY | 1235DT |
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