CAROLINE L. THOMPSON OD – NPI #1952892671
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.
CAROLINE THOMPSON is an optometrist located in CHEVY CHASE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952892671 to CAROLINE THOMPSON on May 29, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 3 years ago on Aug 01, 2023. 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 CAROLINE THOMPSON below.
NPI Profile for
CAROLINE L. THOMPSON
(more than 8 years ago)
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-7005 Phone: (301) 281-4085 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Baltimore, MD 21201-1524
Phone: (410) 605-7000
BETHESDA, MD 20817-6307 Phone: (240) 603-5750 Fax:
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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) |
MD | TA2644 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
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