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Dr. Christopher Charles Owens, OD

Optometrist in Advance, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1649221961

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Christopher Charles Owens
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100, Advance, NC, 27006
Fax (336) 940-2069
Enumeration date May 12, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Sep 29, 2010

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1835 (NC) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
89093J6 Medicaid NC -

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Is NPI 1649221961 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1649221961 is active (record last updated 2010-09-29).
How do I verify Christopher Owens's NPI record?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-09-29.