1ST VISION CENTER – NPI #1841538733
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

1ST VISION CENTER is an optometrist located in WATERLOO, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1841538733 to 1ST VISION CENTER on January 28, 2013. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “1ST VISION CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is J.M. TEMPEL O.D. P.C.. 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
J.M. TEMPEL O.D. P.C.

NPI Number
1841538733
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
J.M. TEMPEL O.D. P.C.
Doing Business As (dba): 1ST VISION CENTER
Primary location
1952 PLYMOUTH AVE
WATERLOO, IA 50702-3524
Phone: (319) 236-9600 Fax: (319) 236-0605
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
JEROME TEMPLE
OWNER
Phone: (319) 236-9600
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for 1ST VISION CENTER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIA0161679IA
Taxonomy Code(s)

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)		 IA 01681

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