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Active NPI 1982964300 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Catherine Withrow Long , OD

Optometrist • Murfreesboro, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Catherine Long, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Long delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 OLD FORT PKWY.

Dr. Long is affiliated with Essential Eye Care, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 Old Fort Pkwy

Murfreesboro, TN 371296907

Telephone 6158483008
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores East Lp Facility NPI 1962429142

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Murfreesboro, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +7.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Murfreesboro, TN (1373 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Long (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Murfreesboro Specialty Average (15.6 Years) 15.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 2474

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Essential Eye Care, Pllc

1524 Beasie Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 371282945

Phone: 6154392646

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063430205

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 18, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2012

Registered at 2000 OLD FORT PKWY, MURFREESBORO, TN 371296907 (Tel: 6158483008)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2012

Registered at 907 WOODMONT DR, MURFREESBORO, TN 371291887 (Tel: 6159049314)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 18, 2012

Recorded as CATHERINE LONG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2012

Optometrist (License #2474 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 18, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982964300
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 18, 2012
Last Update: May 18, 2012
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

907 Woodmont Dr

Murfreesboro, TN 371291887

Phone: 6159049314

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