NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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OD Jared Dix |
Individual |
730 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN |
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DR. OD Sharon M Billingsley |
Individual |
104 Keller Ln Maryville, TN |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 152W00000X |
Display Name | Optometrist |
Taxonomy Group | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
Taxonomy Classification | Optometrist |
Definition | 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. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |