DR. KAREN LYNN DARKENWALD O.D.
NPI 1124177183
Optometrist in Sacramento, CA

Q: What is Karen Darkenwald's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Darkenwald is 1124177183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2007.

Q: What is Karen Darkenwald's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Darkenwald was last updated on January 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since January 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1650 RESPONSE RD, OPTOMETRY DEPT., SACRAMENTO, CA 95815(916) 614-4015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Karen Lynn Darkenwald O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KAREN LYNN DARKENWALD O.D. (NPI 1124177183) is an individual optometrist in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (8449T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124177183

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN LYNN DARKENWALDCredential: O.D.

Location Address1650 RESPONSE RD, OPTOMETRY DEPT.Sacramento, CA 95815-4807

Mailing Address1650 Response RdSacramento, CA 95815-4807 · (916) 614-4015

Phone(916) 614-4015

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2022

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2022

✔ NPI 1124177183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 8449T

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

1650 RESPONSE RD, Sacramento, CA 95815

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen Lynn Darkenwald O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547419129

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120926000489

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95815 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$137.20 typical visit price

range $60.44 – $180.85

Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$75.03 typical visit price

range $19.88 – $148.15

Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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