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Optometry

Tara M. Elam, OD

Sees patients in Hendersonville, TN · McMinnville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Tara M. Elam, OD is an optometrist at 115 Haven St, Hendersonville, TN 37075. May accept Medicare assignment. NPI 1578238259. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 115 Haven St, Hendersonville, TN 37075 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Optometry school: Southern College Of Optometry · graduated 2021 (5 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tara M. Elam, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tara M. Elam accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Tara M. Elam may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Tara M. Elam's NPI number?
1578238259. 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 Tara M. Elam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 115 Haven StHendersonville, TN 37075
  • 312 N Chancery StMcMinnville, TN 37110

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year2021 (5 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578238259
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  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