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Kristine Lare-Knappenberger, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1629022959

Kristine Lare-Knappenberger, OD is an Optometry in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1995, 31 years ago. Practices with Lehigh Valley Eye Center, PC, a 51-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
31
Trained at
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Licensed in
PA
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.

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Practice location Address checks out

400 N 17th St Ste 101
Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: (610) 433-0450
Fax: (610) 433-4655
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OEG000245 (PA)

Record details

NPI number1629022959
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 29, 2025
Certification dateAugust 29, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1995 (31 years in practice)
Group practice Lehigh Valley Eye Center, P.C. — 51 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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