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- Easley location main office
15 Southern Center CT, Easley, SC 29642 - Greenville location
1 Halton Green Way, Greenville, SC 29607 - Anderson location
2011 E Greenville St, Anderson, SC 29621 - Clinton location
22995 US Highway 76, Clinton, SC 29325 - Greenville location
3529 Highway 153, Greenville, SC 29611
About Dr. Dodgens
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Kara J. Dodgens, O.D. practices in Easley, SC. Kara graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Kara cared for 757 Medicare patients across 1,065 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1710186572 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (864) 722-1133
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
15 SOUTHERN CENTER CT
Easley, SC 29642
1 Halton Green Way
Greenville, SC 29607
2011 E Greenville St
Anderson, SC 29621
22995 US Highway 76
Clinton, SC 29325
3529 Highway 153
Greenville, SC 29611
273 Harrison Bridge Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29680
360 Pelham Rd
Greenville, SC 29615
931 Tiger Blvd
Clemson, SC 29631
2735 Winnsboro Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,065 services · 757 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
191 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
71 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
58 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
43 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
30 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
358 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
125 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method | Lab test | 83516 |
76 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
66 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other optometrists in Easley 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kara J. Dodgens?
Kara J. Dodgens is an optometrist in Easley, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Kara J. Dodgens's address?
Kara J. Dodgens is listed at 15 Southern Center CT, Easley, SC 29642. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kara J. Dodgens?
The number on file is (864) 722-1133. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kara J. Dodgens's NPI number?
Kara J. Dodgens's National Provider Identifier is 1710186572. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Kara J. Dodgens train?
Kara J. Dodgens attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kara J. Dodgens been practicing?
Kara J. Dodgens has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kara J. Dodgens perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kara J. Dodgens provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kara J. Dodgens confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kara J. Dodgens. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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