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Dr. Gary E. Tackman , OD

Optometrist • Escanaba, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Tackman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Escanaba, MI. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Tackman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2530 1ST AVE N.

Dr. Tackman is affiliated with Shoptikal Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2530 1st Ave N

Escanaba, MI 498291390

Telephone 9067862295
Fax 9067862816
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Escanaba, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +7.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.1 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Escanaba, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tackman (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Escanaba Specialty Average (23.1 Years) 23.1 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901003777

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Shoptikal Llc

W8159 S Us Hwy 2/141 102, Iron Mountain, MI 498019423

Phone: 9067799164

Shoptikal Llc

2502 3rd Ave N, Escanaba, MI 498291323

Phone: 9067862295

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Kristie Stenlund , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1477840106

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 07, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 07, 2008

Registered at 2530 1ST AVE N, ESCANABA, MI 498291390 (Tel: 9067862295)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 07, 2008

Registered at 2530 1ST AVE N, ESCANABA, MI 498291390 (Tel: 9067862295)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 07, 2008

Recorded as GARY TACKMAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 07, 2008

Optometrist (License #4901003777 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255383584
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2006
Last Update: January 07, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2530 1st Ave N

Escanaba, MI 498291390

Phone: 9067862295

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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