Provider Profile
Tara L. Pinske Backus, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pinske Backus
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Tara L. Pinske Backus, OD practices in Vancouver, WA. Tara graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Tara cared for 79 Medicare patients across 92 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1821096116 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (360) 254-1026
- Email not available
Practice Locations
19171 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE 101
Vancouver, WA 98683
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
92 services · 79 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Vancouver 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pinske Backus?
Dr. Pinske Backus is an optometrist in Vancouver, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pinske Backus's address?
Dr. Pinske Backus is listed at 19171 Se Mill Plain Blvd Ste 101, Vancouver, WA 98683. 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. Pinske Backus?
The number on file is (360) 254-1026. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pinske Backus's NPI number?
Dr. Pinske Backus's National Provider Identifier is 1821096116. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Pinske Backus train?
Dr. Pinske Backus attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pinske Backus been practicing?
Dr. Pinske Backus has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pinske Backus perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pinske Backus provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pinske Backus confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pinske Backus. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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