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Tara Lynn Pinske Backus, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1821096116

Tara Lynn Pinske Backus, OD is an Optometry in Vancouver, Washington. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2000, 26 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Oregon and Washington.

Years since qualifying
26
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
OR, WA
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

19171 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste 101
Vancouver, WA 98683-9321
Phone: (360) 254-1026
Fax: (360) 256-2318
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 60276428 (WA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2807T (OR)

Record details

NPI number1821096116
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 11, 2005
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 29, 2016

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2000 (26 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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