Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Olen Tatham, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Sylva, NC

  • NPI 1518645183
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1196 Skyland Dr
Sylva, NC 287798002
(828) 258-1586
fax (828) 210-0962
Mailing address
8 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288032493

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2023 — 3 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 6, 2023
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2769 · South Carolina #2429

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518645183. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
96
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,917
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 37 35 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 25 $121
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $106
92134 Imaging of retina 13 13 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Sylva Optometrist, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$243
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $147.12
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 3 $51.09
Abbvie INC. 1 $25.38
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $19.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$243

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Olen Tatham's medical specialty?
Dr. Olen Tatham practices Optometrist in Sylva, NC.
Where does Dr. Olen Tatham practice?
Dr. Olen Tatham practices at 1196 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 287798002. Office phone: 8282581586.
What is Dr. Olen Tatham's NPI?
Dr. Olen Tatham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518645183, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Olen Tatham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Olen Tatham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Olen Tatham 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); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.