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Dr. Kara Lynn Dunkle, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1720838360

Dr. Kara Lynn Dunkle, OD is an Optometry in Matthews, North Carolina. Graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 2024, 2 years ago. Practices with Metrolina Eye Associates PLLC, a 13-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Years since qualifying
2
Trained at
Ohio State University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
NC, SC
In the registry since
2024
Specialties on file
2
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

4101 Campus Ridge Rd
Matthews, NC 28105-5077
Phone: (704) 234-1930
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 8111 Concord Mills Blvd Ste 359, Concord, NC 28027-6482 — (980) 258-6039
  • 1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-2515 — (704) 638-9000

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2487 (SC)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2808 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1720838360
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 26, 2024
Last updated in NPPESJuly 15, 2025
Certification dateJuly 15, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2024 (2 years in practice)
Group practice Metrolina Eye Associates Pllc — 13 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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