TARA I. FRANZ OD
NPI 1679925283
Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA

Active since July 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107(215) 928-3240(215) 928-3983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Tara I. Franz Od NPPES

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

TARA I. FRANZ OD (NPI 1679925283) is an individual optometrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG003170) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679925283
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA I. FRANZCredential: OD
Location Address840 WALNUT ST STE 1210Philadelphia, PA 19107-5109
Mailing Address840 Walnut St Ste 1210Philadelphia, PA 19107-5109 · (215) 928-3240 · Fax (215) 928-3983
Fax(215) 928-3983
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2019
NPI 1679925283 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 · OEG003170
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.
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tara I. Franz Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9638463631
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160815001825
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19107 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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 7

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

Optometrist
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Ophthalmology
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Optometrist
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Genetic Counselor, MS
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Ophthalmology
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Ophthalmology
840 WALNUT ST STE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

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 Tara Franz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Franz is 1679925283. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2016.

Where is Tara Franz located?

Tara Franz practices at 840 Walnut St Ste 1210, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The listed phone number is (215) 928-3240.

What is Tara Franz's specialty?

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

Is Tara Franz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Franz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Tara Franz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 6 other insurers list Tara Franz 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 Tara Franz was last updated on April 24, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.