Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout ECKARD
Dax M Eckard, OD practises optometry in Tupelo, MS. Dax is a 1999 graduate of Southern College of Optometry. Dax is also listed as specialising in optometrist.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Eckard?
Dr. Eckard is an optometry in Tupelo, MS. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Eckard's address?
Dr. Eckard is listed at 3353 N GLOSTER ST, Tupelo, MS 38804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eckard?
The number on file is (662) 844-3555. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Eckard?
Dr. Eckard's National Provider Identifier is 1932102779. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Eckard train?
Dr. Eckard attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Eckard have?
Dr. Eckard has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Eckard perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Eckard performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Eckard's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Eckard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (662) 844-3555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3353 N GLOSTER ST
Tupelo, MS 38804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,494 services · 3,707 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
163 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
138 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
82 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
26 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
17 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,086 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,031 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
508 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
299 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
262 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Tupelo 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 6
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.