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Dr. Caroline Mendus, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1417572686

Dr. Caroline Mendus, OD is an Optometry in Independence, Missouri. Graduated from University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry in 2020, 6 years ago. Practices with Jill Smith, OD, LLC, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
6
Trained at
University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2020
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

13900 E US Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055-5860
Phone: (816) 478-0500
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2020015761 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1417572686
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 12, 2020
Last updated in NPPESJune 12, 2020
Certification dateJune 12, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2020 (6 years in practice)
Group practice Jill Smith, Od, Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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