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Luther Owen Ness, OD

Optometrist in Walla Walla, WA · enumerated 2006 · practices at Valley Vision Clinic Ps.

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

National Provider Identifier

1720056112

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Luther Owen Ness
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 22 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362
Fax (509) 529-2115
Enumeration date Mar 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Dec 21, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1666X (WA) 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
0323400001 Other - MC SUPPLY CIGNA DMERC REG
022886004 Other - REGENCE OREGON
2009496 Medicaid WA -
NE6992 Other - REGENCE WASHINGTON
410016583 Other - TRAVELERS MEDICARE RETIRE
5752548 Other - AETNA
8886644808 Other - COMM HEALTH PLAN OF WASH
98641 Other - DEPT OF LABOR AND INDUSTR
T03124 Other - VISION SERVICE PLAN
032340000 Other - CIGNA
610605300 Other - DEPT OF LABOR SEATTLE DFE
25765235 Other - GROUP HEALTH
410016583 Other - UPPR

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Is NPI 1720056112 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1720056112 is active (record last updated 2023-12-21).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-12-21.