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Dr. Bernard C Tekiele, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1609879741

Dr. Bernard C Tekiele, OD is an Optometry in Nashville, Tennessee. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1998, 28 years ago. Practices with Loden Vision Center of Paris, PLC, a 5-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan.

Years since qualifying
28
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
MI
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2501 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-5626
Phone: (615) 406-1571
Fax: (615) 859-3919
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072-2030 — (615) 859-3937

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4901004224 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1609879741
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 23, 2005
Last updated in NPPESDecember 4, 2023
Certification dateDecember 4, 2023

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1998 (28 years in practice)
Group practice Loden Vision Center Of Paris, Plc — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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