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Optometry

Carl W. Sydnor, OD

Sees patients in Elizabethtown, KY · Bowling Green, KY · Paducah, KY … · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Carl W. Sydnor, OD is an optometrist at 1609 N Dixie Ave, Suite 100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Phone: (270) 765-7372. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carl W. Sydnor had 61 Original Medicare patients and 808 services. NPI 1619973112. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1609 N Dixie Ave, Suite 100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (270) 765‑7372
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: KY Doctors of Optometry, PLLC
  • Optometry school: University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry · graduated 1990 (36 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carl W. Sydnor, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Carl W. Sydnor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl W. Sydnor accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Carl W. Sydnor see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 808 services for Carl W. Sydnor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carl W. Sydnor's NPI number?
1619973112. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Carl W. Sydnor, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients61
Services billed to Medicare808
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)23 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Anxiety41%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%

Practice locations

Addresses where Carl W. Sydnor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carl W. Sydnor as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • KY Doctors of Optometry, PLLC67 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Elizabethtown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elizabethtown, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in KY Doctors of Optometry, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1990 (36 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619973112
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians