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Dr. Latesha Walker , OD

Optometrist • Columbus, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Latesha Walker, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Columbus, GA. Practice services are available at 1600 FORT BENNING RD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 Fort Benning Rd

Columbus, GA 319032834

Telephone 7063229599
Fax 2057448930
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Valley Healthcare System, Inc Facility NPI 1346803558

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Columbus, GA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT002991

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-D06-TA-966

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.

Secondary Practice Locations

3501 20th Ave

Valley, AL 368543206

Phone: 3347682129

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

20 Associated Practitioners
Eleanor Beason , MSW LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1114240272

MSWLCSW

NPI 1124465935

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, QP

Tiffany James , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1154716660

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Frances Uneanya , NURSE PRACTITIONER-F

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1205491362

NURSEPRACTITIONERF

NPI 1215093547

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1265741771

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 26, 2021

Registered at 1600 FORT BENNING RD, COLUMBUS, GA 319032834 (Tel: 7063229599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 26, 2021

Registered at 6475 WOODBRIAR LN, MIDLAND, GA 318203754 (Tel: 2052609579)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 26, 2021

Optometrist (License #OPT002991 in GA)

NPI Profile Active March 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 07, 2016

Registered at 1007 RED FARMER DR, HUEYTOWN, AL 350231886 (Tel: 2053075752)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2016

Registered at 1007 RED FARMER DR, HUEYTOWN, AL 35023 (Tel: 2053075752)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 07, 2016

Recorded as LATESHA WALKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2016

Optometrist (License #S-D06 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316387210
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2013
Last Update: January 26, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6475 Woodbriar Ln

Midland, GA 318203754

Phone: 2052609579

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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