DR. TARA M PAUL O.D.
NPI 1427047893
Optometrist in Great Falls, MT

Q: What is Tara Paul's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Paul is 1427047893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2005.

Q: What is Tara Paul's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Paul was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 19, 2005PECOS Enrolled

425 SMELTER AVE NE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404(406) 750-2055(406) 403-0276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2026, Sep 30, 2022, Jul 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Tara M Paul O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TARA M PAUL O.D. (NPI 1427047893) is an individual optometrist in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Montana (5662) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427047893

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. TARA M PAULCredential: O.D.

Location Address425 SMELTER AVE NEGreat Falls, MT 59404-1927

Mailing Address511 Central Ave WGreat Falls, MT 59404-2848 · (406) 760-2055 · Fax (406) 403-0276

Phone(406) 750-2055

Fax(406) 403-0276

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1427047893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 5662✔ Licensed in OH · 5436 T2347

Definition

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.

425 SMELTER AVE NE, Great Falls, MT 59404

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Tara M Paul O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1254683097

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251209003700

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Tara Paul reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

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Clinic/Center

425 SMELTER AVE NE
Great Falls, MT 59404

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
11 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649970526 (406) 760-2055

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59404 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.52 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.82 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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