Dr Kara Jo Dodgens, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Easley, SC

Dr Kara Jo Dodgens, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Easley, South Carolina. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Clemson Eye Pa and her current practice location is 15 Southern Center Ct, Easley, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 722-1133.

Dr Kara Jo Dodgens is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1476) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1710186572.

Contact Information

Dr Kara Jo Dodgens, OD
15 Southern Center Ct,
Easley, SC 29642-1533
(864) 722-1133
(864) 343-2074

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kara Jo Dodgens
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location15 Southern Center Ct, Easley, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kara Jo Dodgens attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710186572
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769578970
  • Enrollment ID: I20071019000120

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kara Jo Dodgens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710186572NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1476 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clemson Eye Pa418353776446

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kara Jo Dodgens allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameClemson Eye Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447383831
PECOS PAC ID: 4183537764
Enrollment ID: O20031110000508

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kara Jo Dodgens is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kara Jo Dodgens, OD
15 Southern Center Ct,
Easley, SC 29642-1533

Ph: (864) 722-1133
Dr Kara Jo Dodgens, OD
15 Southern Center Ct,
Easley, SC 29642-1533

Ph: (864) 722-1133

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