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DR. JOSEPH JOHN TUMAS O.D.
NPI 1508933938
Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA

Active since November 29, 2006
131 S. 18TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103(215) 575-5188 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph John Tumas O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH JOHN TUMAS O.D. (NPI 1508933938) is an individual optometrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OE006346T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508933938
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH JOHN TUMASCredential: O.D.
Location Address131 S. 18TH STREETPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address800 Willow DriveCinnaminson, NJ 08077 · (856) 220-3171
Phone(215) 575-5188
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1508933938 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 PA · OE006346T
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.
131 S. 18TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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 Joseph Tumas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Tumas is 1508933938. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Joseph Tumas located?

Joseph Tumas practices at 131 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The listed phone number is (215) 575-5188.

What is Joseph Tumas's specialty?

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

What insurance does Joseph Tumas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 4 other insurers list Joseph Tumas 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 Joseph Tumas was last updated on January 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.