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Optometry

Kara Dodgens, OD

Sees patients in Easley, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Kara Dodgens, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Easley, SC. NPI 1710186572. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kara Dodgens, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
University Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Clemson Eye PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Kara Dodgens see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Easley, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kara Dodgens's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Kara Dodgens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara Dodgens accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Kara Dodgens?
(864) 654-6706, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kara Dodgens's NPI number?
1710186572. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kara Dodgens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kara Dodgens as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Clemson Eye PA52 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Easley

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Easley, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710186572
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians