KAREN B. ASHLEY MD – NPI #1285130856
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

KAREN ASHLEY is an ophthalmologist located in SOUTHERN PINES, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285130856 to KAREN ASHLEY on April 03, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name KAREN REBECCA BROWN. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 18, 2026. 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 KAREN ASHLEY below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN B. ASHLEY

NPI Number
1285130856
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN B. ASHLEY
Former Name: KAREN REBECCA BROWN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2170 MIDLAND RD
SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387-2999
Phone: (910) 295-2100 Fax: (910) 295-0917
2 Other location(s):
107 Hunt Dr
Dunn, NC 28334-4987
Phone: (910) 891-4129
Fax: (910) 891-4320
1991 Fordham Dr Ste 301
Fayetteville, NC 28304-3774
Phone: (910) 485-2020
Fax: (910) 485-7571
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2026

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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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 NC 2025-04035
207WX0200X
- Ophthalmology / Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery		 NC 2025-04035

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2170 MIDLAND RD,
SOUTHERN PINES, NC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KAREN ASHLEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN
      1201 W 38TH ST
      AUSTIN, TX 78705

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