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Dr. Tara Jean Parnell, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1851422158

Dr. Tara Jean Parnell, OD is an Optometry in Southport, North Carolina. Graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 1998, 28 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
28
Trained at
University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2007
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

1456 N Howe St Ste 100
Southport, NC 28461-2754
Phone: (910) 454-9458
Fax: (910) 454-0776
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1721 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1851422158
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMarch 8, 2007
Last updated in NPPESAugust 17, 2015

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1998 (28 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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