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Michael James Tatum, DO
Optician in Durham, NC · enumerated 2008.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1194998591
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Michael James Tatum
Credential DO
Sex Male
Practice address 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
Phone (919) 282-0053
Fax (919) 282-0057
Enumeration date Apr 7, 2008
Last updated in NPPES Feb 12, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
DO · Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: A fully licensed physician trained in osteopathic medical schools, with the same practice rights as an MD.
About the DO credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Michael Tatum practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Durham, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Michael Tatum?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Michael Tatum is 1194998591, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-02-12.