EYE ON MERRIMON – NPI #1881752319
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.
EYE ON MERRIMON is an optometrist located in ASHEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881752319 to EYE ON MERRIMON on December 05, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “EYE ON MERRIMON” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is ASHEVILLE OPTOMETRIC GROUP PA. 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
ASHEVILLE OPTOMETRIC GROUP PA
(more than 19 years ago)
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804 Phone: (828) 252-5255 Fax: (828) 254-4299
OD
Phone: (828) 252-5255
Identifiers for EYE ON MERRIMON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | NC | 0923G |
| OTHER | DEMERK MEDICARE AGENCY | NC | 5472150001 |
| OTHER | UNITED HEALTH CARE | NC | 1927064 |
| MEDICAID | NC | 890923G |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 152W00000X - Optometrist (Primary) |
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