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Dr. Bernard C Tekiele, OD
Optometrist in Nashville, TN · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1609879741
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Bernard C Tekiele
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 2501 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212
Phone (615) 406-1571
Fax (615) 859-3919
Enumeration date May 23, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Dec 4, 2023
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z00115 | Other | AL | VIVA HEALTH |
| 51060953TEK | Other | AL | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 2210338 | Other | AL | UNITED HEALTHCARE |
| 000060953 | Medicaid | AL | - |
| 410041318 | Other | AL | MEDICARE TRAVELERS |
| 4799000 | Medicaid | MI | - |
| 4809545 | Medicaid | MI | - |
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 Bernard Tekiele practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Nashville, TN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Bernard Tekiele?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Bernard Tekiele is 1609879741, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-12-04.