Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1356373856

Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD is an Optometry in Ashland, Virginia. Graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 1987, 39 years ago. Practices with Family Vision Care of Richmond, a 10-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan and Virginia.

Years since qualifying
39
Trained at
Ferris State College - College of Optometry
Licensed in
MI, VA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

301 N Washington Hwy Ste 102
Ashland, VA 23005-1625
Phone: (804) 798-3306
Fax: (804) 798-3617
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X (VA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 3166 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1356373856
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 7, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 3, 2008

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolFERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1987 (39 years in practice)
Group practice Family Vision Care Of Richmond — 10 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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