Dr Helen Edith Tower, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ashland, VA

Dr Helen Edith Tower, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ashland, Virginia. She went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 301 N Washington Hwy, Suite 102, Ashland, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 798-3306.

Dr Helen Edith Tower is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number ) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1356373856.

Contact Information

Dr Helen Edith Tower, OD
301 N Washington Hwy, Suite 102,
Ashland, VA 23005-1625
(804) 798-3306
(804) 798-3617

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Helen Edith Tower
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location301 N Washington Hwy, Ashland, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Helen Edith Tower attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356373856
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779522867
  • Enrollment ID: I20050428000148

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Helen Edith Tower such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356373856NPI-NPPES
9231552MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3166 (Michigan)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist (Virginia)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Helen Edith Tower is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Helen Edith Tower, OD
301 N Washington Hwy, Suite 102,
Ashland, VA 23005-1625

Ph: (804) 798-3306
Dr Helen Edith Tower, OD
301 N Washington Hwy, Suite 102,
Ashland, VA 23005-1625

Ph: (804) 798-3306

Reviews and Comments


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