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Dr. Tara M Paul, O.D.

Optometrist in Great Falls, MT · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Tara M Paul

Credential O.D.

Sex Female

Practice address 425 Smelter Ave Ne, Great Falls, MT, 59404

Phone (406) 750-2055

Fax (406) 403-0276

Enumeration date Oct 19, 2005

Last updated in NPPES May 22, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 5662 (MT) Primary

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 5436 T2347 (OH) Secondary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-05-22.