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Optometry

Barbara Desmone, OD

Sees patients in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Barbara Desmone, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Durham, NC. NPI 1023181567. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Barbara Desmone, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
Indiana University - School Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Clark Optometric Center PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Barbara Desmone see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Durham, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Barbara Desmone's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Barbara Desmone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara Desmone accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Barbara Desmone?
(919) 544-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Barbara Desmone's NPI number?
1023181567. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Barbara Desmone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Barbara Desmone as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Clark Optometric Center PA44 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023181567
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians