Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1467766220

Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD is an Optometry in Charleston, South Carolina. Graduated from Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine in 2010, 16 years ago. Practices with University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol, a 1,640-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in South Carolina.

Years since qualifying
16
Trained at
Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine
Licensed in
SC
In the registry since
2010
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

171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-9172
Phone: (843) 792-1414
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 2861 Tricom St, N Charleston, SC 29406-9172 — (843) 797-5511

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1600 (SC)

Record details

NPI number1467766220
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 3, 2010
Last updated in NPPESAugust 1, 2022
Certification dateAugust 1, 2022

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolNOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIV COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Graduated 2010 (16 years in practice)
Group practice University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol — 1640 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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