Quick answers
- Where does Gary E. Tackman see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Escanaba, MI and Iron Mountain, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Gary E. Tackman's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Gary E. Tackman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary E. Tackman 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 Gary E. Tackman?
- (906) 786-2295, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Gary E. Tackman's NPI number?
- 1255383584. 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 Gary E. Tackman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2502 3rd Ave N, Shopko Optical 4016Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786‑2295
- W8159 S US Hwy 2/141 102, Shopko Optical 4011Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 779‑9164
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary E. Tackman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Shoptikal LLC189 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Escanaba
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Escanaba, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255383584 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians