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Richard L. Nelson, O.D. P.L.C.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Indianola, IA · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Richard Nelson, President.

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

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Richard L. Nelson, O.D. P.L.C.
Practice address 1500 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA, 50125
Phone (515) 961-7573
Fax (515) 961-7586
Enumeration date Mar 8, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Sep 8, 2014

Taxonomy & classification

152WC0802X Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 01595 (IA) Primary

Authorized official

Name Richard Nelson
Title President
Phone (515) 961-7573

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What is a Type 2 NPI?
A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.
What type of organization is Richard L. Nelson, O.D. P.L.C.?
Richard L. Nelson, O.D. P.L.C. is registered in NPPES as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-09-08.