Quick answers
- Where does Helen E. Tower see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Ashland, VA and Glen Allen, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Helen E. Tower's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Helen E. Tower accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helen E. Tower accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Helen E. Tower?
- (804) 798-3306, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Helen E. Tower's NPI number?
- 1356373856. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Helen E. Tower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 301 N Washington Hwy, Suite 102Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798‑3306
- 4114 Innslake DrGlen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 217‑9883
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helen E. Tower as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Family Vision Care of Richmond10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Ashland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashland, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356373856 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians