Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tara Parnell, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Southport, NC

  • NPI 1851422158
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1456 N Howe St, Suite 100
Southport, NC 284612754
(910) 454-9458
fax (910) 454-0776

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 17, 2015
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1721

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851422158. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
904
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,411
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 208 197 $35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 170 136 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 153 108 $83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 151 150 $119
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 55 54 $33
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method 46 22 $11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 44 39 $57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 29 18 $87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 19 19 $142
92134 Imaging of retina 18 16 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Southport Optometrist, average services per provider: 262. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$358
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biotissue Holdings INC. 2 $231.86
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $104.43
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $21.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$358

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
226
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$42,269
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 81 21 $1,395
Timolol Maleate Generic 35 11 $508
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 27 0 $16,167
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 20 18 $904
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 19 0 $6,765
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 17 0 $13,082
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 14 0 $240
Lotemax Sm (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 13 0 $3,210

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tara Parnell's medical specialty?
Dr. Tara Parnell practices Optometrist in Southport, NC.
Where does Dr. Tara Parnell practice?
Dr. Tara Parnell practices at 1456 N Howe St, Southport, NC 284612754. Office phone: 9104549458.
What is Dr. Tara Parnell's NPI?
Dr. Tara Parnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851422158, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tara Parnell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tara Parnell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tara Parnell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.