Provider Profile
Kristen G. Tinkler, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tinkler
Kristen G. Tinkler, O.D. practices optometry in Charleston, SC. Kristen is a 2010 graduate of Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine. Kristen is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Kristen cared for 1,435 Medicare patients across 1,546 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and new patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467766220.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (843) 792-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
2861 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 29406
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
1,546 services · 1,435 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
16 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
264 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
147 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
144 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
132 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
121 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
65 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
62 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
40 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
31 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2010 at Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kristen G. Tinkler?
Kristen G. Tinkler is an optometry in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Kristen G. Tinkler's address?
Kristen G. Tinkler is listed at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kristen G. Tinkler?
The number on file is (843) 792-1414. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kristen G. Tinkler's NPI number?
Kristen G. Tinkler's National Provider Identifier is 1467766220. 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 Kristen G. Tinkler train?
Kristen G. Tinkler attended Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kristen G. Tinkler been practicing?
Kristen G. Tinkler has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kristen G. Tinkler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristen G. Tinkler performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kristen G. Tinkler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristen G. Tinkler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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