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Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

301 N Washington Highway Suite 102
Ashland, VA 23005

(804) 798-3306

Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD is an optometrist in Ashland, VA specializing in optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

301 N Washington Highway Suite 102
Ashland, VA 23005

(804) 798-3306

(804) 798-3617

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	263
eye procedures	190

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	351
eye procedures	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	33
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	365
eye procedures	323
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291
eye procedures	352
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
eye procedures	601
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
eye procedures	2965
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
eye procedures	734
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	2461
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
eye procedures	612

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	405
eye procedures	286

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	370
eye procedures	287

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated as an optometrist in Ashland, VA were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	252
eye procedures	817
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	295
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	3
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	194

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ashland, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$386 DAILIES $120	AIR OPTIX $59	Contact Lenses $28	$179
Coopervision Inc.	$320 CVI Contact Lens $113	Biofinity Contact Lens $100	Clariti Contact Lens $90	MyDay Contact Lens $17
Allergan Inc.	$266 RESTASIS $84	LUMIGAN $62	$120
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$240 ULTRA $240
MacuLogix, Inc.	$172 AdaptDx $172
Other	$879 ULTRA $207	Prokera $129	PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE $123	DAILIES $100	TearScience Lipiflow System $92	Other $228

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,099
Entertainment	$123
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$41

Biography

Dr. Helen Tower's specialty is optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Tower has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by her patients.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Edith Tower, OD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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