Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Gary E. Tackman, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1255383584

Gary E. Tackman, OD is an Optometry in Escanaba, Michigan. Graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 1995, 31 years ago. Practices with Shoptikal LLC, a 192-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan.

Years since qualifying
31
Trained at
Ferris State College - College of Optometry
Licensed in
MI
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

2530 1st Ave N
Escanaba, MI 49829-1390
Phone: (906) 786-2295
Fax: (906) 786-2816
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4901003777 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1255383584
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 16, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 7, 2008
Mailing address2530 1st Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829-1390

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolFERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1995 (31 years in practice)
Group practice Shoptikal Llc — 192 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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