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Dr. Chad L. Carter, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1255323648

Dr. Chad L. Carter, OD is an Optometry in Springfield, Missouri. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1996, 30 years ago. Practices with Missouri Eye Institute of Branson LLC, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri and Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
30
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
MO, TN
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
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

1531 E Bradford Pkwy Ste 100
Springfield, MO 65804-6566
Phone: (417) 887-3900
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence T03319 (MO)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1776 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1255323648
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 22, 2005
Last updated in NPPESAugust 14, 2012

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1996 (30 years in practice)
Group practice Missouri Eye Institute Of Branson Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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