Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tara Dew, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Kosciusko, MS

  • NPI 1265622971
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
59 Veterans Memorial Dr, Ste. B
Kosciusko, MS 390903433
(662) 289-1067
Mailing address
Po Box 778
Kosciusko, MS 390900778

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 22, 2008
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #776
Medicaid
MS #04501384

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265622971. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
345
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$30,336
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 166 112 $80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 58 $113
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 42 34 $80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 24 19 $94
92134 Imaging of retina 21 20 $36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $152

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Kosciusko Optometrist, average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$35
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $34.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$35

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
318
Patients
93
Total drug cost
$35,961
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 124 33 $2,459
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 34 25 $1,335
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 30 0 $12,538
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 24 23 $333
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 22 0 $236
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 22 0 $977
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 19 0 $13,642
Timolol Maleate Generic 18 0 $612
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 14 12 $957
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 11 0 $2,871

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tara Dew's medical specialty?
Dr. Tara Dew practices Optometrist in Kosciusko, MS.
Where does Dr. Tara Dew practice?
Dr. Tara Dew practices at 59 Veterans Memorial Dr, Kosciusko, MS 390903433. Office phone: 6622891067.
What is Dr. Tara Dew's NPI?
Dr. Tara Dew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265622971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tara Dew accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tara Dew accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tara Dew commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.