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

Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1154431369

Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD is an Optometry in Port Charlotte, Florida. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996, 30 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida.

Years since qualifying
30
Trained at
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Licensed in
FL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

See every abbreviation used in this directory →

Practice location Address checks out

1441 Tamiami Trl
Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1098
Phone: (941) 624-4600
Fax: (941) 624-6105
Show map & directions

Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OPC003041 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1154431369
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 2, 2010

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1996 (30 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

Other providers in Port Charlotte