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

Joanne L Bachman, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1730198250

Joanne L Bachman, OD is an Optometry in Tacoma, Washington. Graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 1995, 31 years ago. Practices with Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute Inc PC, a 76-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Washington.

Years since qualifying
31
Trained at
University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry
Licensed in
WA
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

2915 S Alder St
Tacoma, WA 98409-4803
Phone: (253) 473-0275
Fax: (360) 253-0706
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OD00003233 (WA)

Record details

NPI number1730198250
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 5, 2006
Last updated in NPPESOctober 18, 2023
Certification dateOctober 18, 2023

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1995 (31 years in practice)
Group practice Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc — 76 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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