Quick answers
- Where does Tara J. Parnell see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Southport, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Tara J. Parnell's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Tara J. Parnell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara J. Parnell 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 Tara J. Parnell?
- (910) 454-9226, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Tara J. Parnell's NPI number?
- 1851422158. 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 J. Parnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1456 N Howe St, Suite 100Southport, NC 28461 (910) 454‑9226
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Southport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southport, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851422158 |
| 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