BLOUNTVILLE FAMILY EYECARE
NPI 1497279442
Optometrist in Blountville, TN

Q: What is Mark A. Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark A. Bowers is 1497279442. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2017. The provider is doing business as Blountville Family Eyecare.

Q: What is Mark A. Bowers'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 Mark A. Bowers was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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 August 01, 2017

2554 HIGHWAY 394, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617(423) 323-3799(423) 323-3752 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 22, 2017, Aug 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Blountville Family Eyecare NPPES

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

BLOUNTVILLE FAMILY EYECARE (NPI 1497279442) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Blountville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. The organization lists Christy K Sharpe, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497279442

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameMARK A. BOWERS

Location Address2554 HIGHWAY 394Blountville, TN 37617

Mailing Address2554 Highway 394Blountville, TN 37617-4133 · (423) 323-3799 · Fax (423) 323-3752

Phone(423) 323-3799

Fax(423) 323-3752

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialChristy K SharpeOffice Manager · (423) 323-3799

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2021

✔ NPI 1497279442 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 2336

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.

2554 HIGHWAY 394, Blountville, TN 37617

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBlountville Family Eyecare

Other Identifiers 1

Other4087308TN · Blue Cross Provider Number

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blountville Family Eyecare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blountville Family Eyecare, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Mark Bowers

Optometry

NPI 1356438915

2554 HIGHWAY 394
Blountville, TN 37617

(423) 323-3799

✔ PECOSSame address

Tara Pigeon, OD

Optometry

NPI 1750452215

2554 HIGHWAY 394
Blountville, TN 37617

(423) 323-3799

✔ PECOSSame address

Jacob Bowen, OD

Optometry

NPI 1639659949

2282 E PINETREE BLVD
Thomasville, GA 31792

(229) 226-6000

✔ PECOS404 mi

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

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mark A. Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark A. Bowers is 1497279442. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2017. The provider is doing business as Blountville Family Eyecare.

Where is Mark A. Bowers located?

Mark A. Bowers is located at 2554 Highway 394, Blountville, TN 37617. The listed phone number is (423) 323-3799.

What is Mark A. Bowers's specialty?

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

Is Mark A. Bowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark A. Bowers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mark A. Bowers?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Mark A. Bowers. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Mark A. Bowers accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Mark A. Bowers as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark A. Bowers was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.