Linda Tharp, O.D.
NPI 1053302331 · Optometrist · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Tharp, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1053302331).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053302331
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- T1393 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
285 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 120 | $118 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 80 | $81 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 67 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 18 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 229 | 78 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 181 | 89 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 143 | 38 |
| Cyclosporine | 98 | 47 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 87 | 45 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 64 | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 35 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$590 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2014-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Tharp's NPI number?
- Linda Tharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053302331, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Tharp's specialty?
- Linda Tharp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Linda Tharp located?
- Linda Tharp's practice location on file with NPPES is 1750 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-6492.
- What is Linda Tharp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Tharp is (901) 722-8598.
- Does Linda Tharp accept Medicare?
- Linda Tharp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Tharp's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Tharp's NPI (1053302331) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.