Dr Tami Cordt Friske, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Dr Tami Cordt Friske, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tucson, Arizona. She graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 5720 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 747-8583.

Dr Tami Cordt Friske is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 520) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003812256.

Contact Information

Dr Tami Cordt Friske, OD
5720 E Broadway Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85711-3814
(520) 747-8583
(520) 747-8561



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tami Cordt Friske
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location5720 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Tami Cordt Friske graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003812256
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456460641
  • Enrollment ID: I20110405000316

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tami Cordt Friske such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003812256NPI-NPPES
WCKGLMedicaidAZ
2477048OtherAZAETNA
2Z4440OtherAZHEALTHNET
AZ0175250OtherAZBCBS
S5055OtherAZDME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 520 (Arizona)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 520 (Arizona)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 520 (Arizona)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 520 (Arizona)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Tami Cordt Friske allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameTami C. Friske, O.d., Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275743718
PECOS PAC ID: 0345226833
Enrollment ID: O20040625000525

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Tami Cordt Friske is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Tami Cordt Friske, OD
4464 N Little Rock Dr,
Tucson, AZ 85750-6900

Ph: (520) 749-4973
Dr Tami Cordt Friske, OD
5720 E Broadway Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85711-3814

Ph: (520) 747-8583

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 520-408-1200    Fax: 520-408-2552
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Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6255 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: 520-885-0582    Fax: 520-886-6538
Dr. Paul Cinalli, Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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