Dr Tara Jean Parnell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Southport, NC

Dr Tara Jean Parnell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Southport, North Carolina. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Tara J Parnell Od Pa and her current practice location is 1456 N Howe St, Suite 100, Southport, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 454-9458.

Dr Tara Jean Parnell is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1721) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1851422158.

Contact Information

Dr Tara Jean Parnell, OD
1456 N Howe St, Suite 100,
Southport, NC 28461-2754
(910) 454-9458
(910) 454-0776

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tara Jean Parnell
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location1456 N Howe St, Southport, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Tara Jean Parnell attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851422158
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567432834
  • Enrollment ID: I20040727000112

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tara Jean Parnell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851422158NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1721 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tara J Parnell Od Pa52949979462

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Tara Jean Parnell allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameTara J Parnell Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477810125
PECOS PAC ID: 5294997946
Enrollment ID: O20120426000019

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Tara Jean Parnell is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Tara Jean Parnell, OD
1456 N Howe St, Suite 100,
Southport, NC 28461-2754

Ph: (910) 454-9458
Dr Tara Jean Parnell, OD
1456 N Howe St, Suite 100,
Southport, NC 28461-2754

Ph: (910) 454-9458

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