NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2006-07-10
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Christopher Wayne Stephenson, OD
Stephenson is 1 of 2 optometrist providers in Columbus and 1 of 59 in Georgia.
Primary specialty
Optometrist
Plus 4 subspecialties
Licensed in
GA
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2023-03-07
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 59 active optometrist providers in Georgia.
NPI age
19 years
≈ at median (19 yr)
State licenses
1 state
10% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
4
In the 25% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-07Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
4521 17th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
Mailing address
4521 17th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
Specialties
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Optometrist PrimaryThe professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal...
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OptometristDoctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as...
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OptometristOptometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.
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OptometristOptometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
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OptometristAn optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (GA) | 2536269 | UNITED HEALTHCARE |
| 01 (GA) | OPT001916 | LICENSE |
| 05 (GA) | 255363535B |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 5 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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