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Dr. Blane L. Tarr, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1972529428

Dr. Blane L. Tarr, OD is an Optometry in Newport, Tennessee. Graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2006, 20 years ago. Practices with Hermitage Eye Care, PLLC, a 50-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
20
Trained at
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2006
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

1002 W Highway 25 70
Newport, TN 37821-8048
Phone: (423) 720-9393
Fax: (423) 523-9500
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2654 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1972529428
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 15, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 2, 2026
Certification dateMarch 2, 2026
Mailing address1002 W Highway 25 70, Newport, TN 37821-8048

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2006 (20 years in practice)
Group practice Hermitage Eye Care, Pllc — 50 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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