JULIE KAY PORTER KERN OD
NPI 1154431369
Optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948(941) 624-4600(941) 624-6105 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Julie Kay Porter Kern Od NPPES

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

JULIE KAY PORTER KERN OD (NPI 1154431369) is an individual optometrist in Port Charlotte, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC003041) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154431369
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJULIE KAY PORTER KERNCredential: OD
Location Address1441 TAMIAMI TRLPort Charlotte, FL 33948-1098
Mailing Address563 Park Estates SquareVenice, FL 34293 · (941) 408-0407
Fax(941) 624-6105
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 2010
NPI 1154431369 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 FL · OPC003041
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.
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Julie Kay Porter Od

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU69303
Other20789FL · Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified20789AFL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Julie Kay Porter Kern Od 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 ID9931247756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091114000031
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
138 services134 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
86 services41 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
42 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33948 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%22 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Podiatrist
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, SUITE 341
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948
Optometrist
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, #0801
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948
Eyewear Supplier
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, TOWN CTR MALL
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948
Eyewear Supplier
1441 TAMIAMI TRL
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948
Optometrist
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, 0801
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Julie Porter Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Porter Kern is 1154431369. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006. The provider is also known as Julie Kay Porter Od.

Where is Julie Porter Kern located?

Julie Porter Kern practices at 1441 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. The listed phone number is (941) 624-4600.

What is Julie Porter Kern's specialty?

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

Is Julie Porter Kern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie Porter Kern is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Julie Porter Kern accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Julie Porter Kern as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julie Porter Kern was last updated on August 2, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.