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Americas Best

148 TUNNEL RD, STE 100, Asheville, NC 28805

About

Americas Best serves patients in Asheville and the surrounding part of North Carolina from its office at 148 Tunnel Rd. Expect a clinical visit here rather than a retail one: exams are offered, but no optical shop is listed. Insurance accepted includes EyeMed, Aetna Vision and Humana (7 plans in total). 36 doctors are listed here, including Robert J Africano, OD, NBEO-Board Certification, Ji Young Ahn, OD, OD and Felix M Barker II, OD, OD. It is open 6 days a week, including Saturdays, with evening hours on weekdays. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (828) 318-0190 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optometrist — no retail optical on site
Address
148 TUNNEL RD
STE 100
Asheville, NC 28805
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Phone
(828) 318-0190
Languages spoken
Spanish, Mandarin, Gujarati, Hindi, Vietnamese, Korean
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ EyeMed ✓ Aetna Vision ✓ Humana Vision ✓ Humana Vision PLUS ✓ Humana Focus / Optimum / Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Supplement
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

This is a clinical practice with no retail optical. Your prescription can be filled at any optical shop — see shops in Asheville.

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Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

RJ
Robert J Africano, OD, NBEO-Board Certification
Male
Licence 2449 NPI 1265817720
JY
Ji Young Ahn, OD, OD
Female Speaks Korean
Licence 2802 NPI 1215713466
FM
Felix M Barker II, OD, OD
Male
Licence 0862 NPI 1689683070
SC
Susan C Beachler, OD, American Board of Optometry
Female
Licence 1253 NPI 1689681652
MC
Miranda C Beard, OD, OD
Female
Licence 2721 NPI 1891353348
JR
Juan R Canizales, OD, OD
Male Speaks Spanish
Licence 2129 NPI 1912996984
SC
Stephanie Corbin, OD, OD
Female
Licence 046.011453 NPI 1124545603
SE
Samuel E Cox, OD, OD
Male
Licence 1296 NPI 1972608974
EA
Elizabeth A Davis, OD, OD
Female
Licence 2605 NPI 1518525013
TD
Todesha Davis, OD, NBEO-Board Certification
Female
Licence 2778 NPI 1326805755
KE
Kara E Foster, OD, OD
Female
Licence 2169 NPI 1518291756
DJ
Daniel J Gordon, OD, American Board of Optometry
Male
Licence 2680 NPI 1871623009
JM
Julianne M Grissom, OD, OD
Female
Licence TA2908 NPI 1942827043
KK
Kyle K Harada, OD, OD
Male Speaks Spanish
Licence 2620 NPI 1003420399
WJ
William J Henderson, OD, OD
Male
Licence 1760 NPI 1396742094
SJ
Shanelle Jenkins, OD, OD
Female
Licence 2574 NPI 1013484260
AK
Ali Khoshnevis, OD, OD
Male
Licence 4330 NPI 1306083787
VL
Victoria Lesiak, OD, OD
Female
Licence NC2571 NPI 1427606300
AI
April I Madaris, OD, OD
Female
Licence 2158 NPI 1396078424
SO
Scott O McDonald, OD, OD
Male
Licence 1306 NPI 1912994799
VM
Vanessa M Mills, OD, OD
Female
Licence 1958 NPI 1912932112
BA
Brian A Montgomery, OD, OD
Male
Licence OPT.004668 NPI 1568516458
CP
Caroline Pasi, OD, OD
KP
Kaajal Patel, OD, OD
Female Speaks Gujarati, Hindi
Licence 2299 NPI 1457539991
SM
Samantha M Price, OD, OD
Female
Licence OPC5598 NPI 1538511993
SK
Sneha K Shah, OD, OD
Female Speaks Gujarati
Licence OPT2683 NPI 1407269269
AM
Andrew M Simpson, OD, OD
Male
Licence 2350 NPI 1811323199
SW
Shawn W Skinner, OD, American Board of Optometry
Male Speaks Spanish
Licence 2399 NPI 1386971042
MS
Marquavia S Stinson, OD, OD
Female
Licence 2627 NPI 1366055105
BV
Barbara Van, OD, Other, Not Listed
Female Speaks Vietnamese
Licence 2771 NPI 1942819289
NV
Nicolas Vu, OD, OD
Male
Licence 2612 NPI 1518525401
EW
Eileen Walsh, OD, OD
Female
Licence 1630 NPI 1598731341
EM
Eileen M Weitzel, OD, OD
Female Speaks Spanish
Licence 1379 NPI 1063465300
AW
Amber Wiggins, OD, American Board of Optometry
Female
Licence TA2943 NPI 1104551746
JB
Joel B Wynne, OD, OD
Male
Licence 1679 NPI 1659585925
DY
Diana Yan, OD, NBEO-Board Certification
Female Speaks Mandarin
Licence 0003906 NPI 1417433582

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3.3
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Kennedy
Kennedy 2 months ago

In 30 years, this was one of the worst eye exams I've ever had. I was referred here by a coworker, so I'm glad it worked out for her, but my experience was very different. I HAVE used AB in the past, not this location, amd it was fine. What concerned me most was that there was no doctor on site and the exam is remote and this wasn't disclosed anywhere before my appointment. I only learned about it after I had already arrived and checked in. Throughout the exam, I felt like something wasn't right. I know my own vision, and I should have stopped the exam several times, but I was busy and really needed an updated prescription. Even the followup with the on-site tech was wrong. He said with the lenses I was using I should have 20/20. I said absolutely not, images were still fuzzy. He assured me there were corrections that would be made from his assessment and the doctors exam that would eventually result in. 20/20 with the final rx. Sigh. Unfortunately, the prescription I received was grossly incorrect, and I ultimately had to pay another eye doctor for a new exam and a corrected prescription. I understand that virtual exams may work well for some, but based on my experience, we can use all the tech we like, but an actual doctor needs to be on site for verification and final reviews.

Sandy K
Sandy K 2 months ago

The doctor is great. The folks that work here are very nice. I'm not sure they know how to fit progressive lenses. The first time returning it was an adjustment. Next they were remade but, no remeasuring. Next time I purchased a new frame and had them remade again. Funny thing is the right lens has been perfect every time. The left is still not correct. Last time was 6/12. I should go back but don't know that it will make any difference.

Priscilla Walker
Priscilla Walker 3 months ago

I have used them multiple times for me and my kids and they are great!! I got 2 pairs of glasses and an eye exam for under $100! I was so thankful. I originally just got the eye exam for 69 and they told me I could get the 2 pairs of glasses as long as I came back by a certain date. So after a week I came back and picked out 2 pairs. They were very nice and helpful! Thank you to Americas Best!

Ana Ruiz
Ana Ruiz 6 months ago

I have no idea why this America’s Best location is so underrated. My experience here was really great! And everything was pretty seamless, I was in and out of there in an hour and a half. I went for Contacts and Glasses Eye Exam. I booked online, and saw they only had afternoon appointments for the next day, but I called in the morning and they kindly moved my appointment to the morning. And yes, an actual person from the location answered. When I arrived I was greeted by Abby, the technician. Filled out some paperwork, because while I’ve used America’s Best before, it’s usually in Florida. And the went right in to the initial part of my exam with Abby a few minutes later. Abby was very kind and had a great demeanor. She was also thorough in her initial examination. I really appreciated her for that. She’s also quite fun to talk to. Then I saw the optometrist, Dr. Joel Wynne almost immediately after seeing Abby. Dr. Wynne is a man of few words. There’s not a lot of banter with him (or hardly any), but don’t let that fool you. He is probably one of the best optometrist I’ve gone to. He was absolutely thorough and strategic in the way he conducted his examination. He listened to my eye sight issues, and proceeded to address them completely. What is more he told me I didn’t even need to dilate my pupils! Saved me money, because he’s using a new machine that allowed him to check my eye health without dilation. And by the end of our consultation I did get a chuckle out of him, so I think he takes a while to warm up, but it’s there. At the end of the day, you’re not there to strike a chat, you’re there to make sure your eye sight is taken care off by a great professional in their field. No fuss, just great at what he does and proficient. Lastly, I spoke with Marcus to close out my experience after the Eye Exam. Marcus was very kind, patient, and pleasant to speak with. He walked me through all my option to get glasses and pay for my examination. He answered every question I have, and I am known for my questions. He was informed, and ready to help in any way I needed. It is to be noted that he also made me feel listened to, when I said that I needed my order like to be shipped to Florida. (I travel between states a lot). He assured me that it would be seamless and that I was able to get what I needed done. Overall, I had a fantastic experience here, and the team was a huge part of it. That’s not to forget saying that even the selections for budget glasses were too notch! So don’t be dissuaded by bad reviews here, this team definitely has it together! 😊

Anna O'Neill
Anna O'Neill 5 months ago

*****They don’t take one of the most popular vision insurances, VSP, and they don’t tell you till you have already had the exam so you have to pay full price even though you have vision insurance***other than that the wait is ridiculous, they don’t dialate eyes even though you sign a paper to do so, and the doctor is kind of condescending if youre there for a normal exam. So in conclusion this place is not worth it and run pretty terribly.

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