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Dr. Blane Tarr, OD

Optometry* Age 45
Dr. Blane Tarr, OD
4.8 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Blane Tarr, OD

Optometry* Age 45
Newport, TN
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Blane Tarr, OD works in Newport, TN as an Optometrist and has 18 years experience.

They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM / SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY in 2006. At present, Dr. Tarr has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Tarr practices at Practice in Newport, TN.

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Tarr Family Eyecare
    1002 W Highway 25 70, Newport, TN 37821
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.8
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 12, 2023
Is staff was very professional and courteous, explained everything that was going on, Dr Tarr was very professional and courteous explained to me everything that was going on also, very friendly.
Rant Gibson — Oct 12, 2023
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  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM / SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
    2006
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Blane Tarr, OD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Tarr accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Tarr accepts here.

Dr. Tarr has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 23 times.

Dr. Tarr has been practicing as an Optometrist for 18 years.

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