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BLOUNT COUNTY EYE CENTER, PLLC
NPI 1699961631
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Maryville, TN

Active since September 24, 2007
1732 W BROADWAY AVE, MARYVILLE, TN 37801(865) 982-6761(865) 982-7402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 31, 2024, Jun 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Blount County Eye Center, Pllc NPPES

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

BLOUNT COUNTY EYE CENTER, PLLC (NPI 1699961631) is a healthcare organization registered as a corneal and contact management in Maryville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. The organization lists Robert B Duvall, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699961631
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Legal Business NameBLOUNT COUNTY EYE CENTER, PLLC
Location Address1732 W BROADWAY AVEMaryville, TN 37801-5510
Mailing Address702 S Foothills Plaza DrMaryville, TN 37801-2300 · (865) 982-6761 · Fax (865) 982-7402
Phone(865) 982-6761
Fax(865) 982-7402
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert B DuvallManager · (865) 982-6761
Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2024
✔ NPI 1699961631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in TN · ODT694
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
1732 W BROADWAY AVE, Maryville, TN 37801
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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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blount County Eye Center, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blount County Eye Center, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Lloyd Tantum, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1326007592
1732 W BROADWAY AVE
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 982-6761
✔ PECOSSame address
William Tantum, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1316350291
1732 W BROADWAY AVE
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 982-6761
✔ PECOSSame address
Alex Bonk, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1962841981
702 S FOOTHILLS PLAZA DR
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 982-6761
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Matthew Mcbride, OD
Optometry
NPI 1639731094
702 S FOOTHILLS PLAZA DR
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 982-6761
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Sarah Watkins, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1518018753
702 S FOOTHILLS PLAZA DR
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 982-6761
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
David Sims, O.D
Optometry
NPI 1306929138
2366 RICE BLVD SUITE A
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 521-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare783 mi

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Blount County Eye Center carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Blount County Eye Center

DMEPOS supplier · Maryville, TNOperated by Blount County Eye Center PLLC
✔

Accepts Medicare assignment

Blount County Eye Center agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20600129
Medicare Participant SinceJune 19, 2003
Supplier Location702 S Foothills Plaza DrMaryville, TN 37801
Phone(865) 982-6761
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Blount County Eye Center, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blount County Eye Center, PLLC is 1699961631. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2007.

Where is Blount County Eye Center, PLLC located?

Blount County Eye Center, PLLC is located at 1732 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801. The listed phone number is (865) 982-6761.

What is Blount County Eye Center, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Blount County Eye Center, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blount County Eye Center, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blount County Eye Center, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Blount County Eye Center, PLLC. 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 and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Blount County Eye Center, PLLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Blount County Eye Center accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Blount County Eye Center, PLLC 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 and 1 other insurer list Blount County Eye Center, PLLC 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 Blount County Eye Center, PLLC was last updated on July 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.