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DR. MERLE K KJONAAS OD
NPI 1245205699
Optometrist in Iowa City, IA

Active since February 21, 2006
1060 WILLIAM ST, IOWA CITY, IA 52240(319) 338-9275(319) 338-2499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Merle K Kjonaas Od NPPES

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

DR. MERLE K KJONAAS OD (NPI 1245205699) is an individual optometrist in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (01565) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245205699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERLE K KJONAASCredential: OD
Location Address1060 WILLIAM STIowa City, IA 52240-6625
Mailing Address1060 William StIowa City, IA 52240-6625 · (319) 338-9275 · Fax (319) 338-2499
Phone(319) 338-9275
Fax(319) 338-2499
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1245205699 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 IA · 01565
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.
1060 WILLIAM ST, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0080861IA

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.

DR. RACHEL HUTCHINS O.D.
Optometrist
1060 WILLIAM ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Johnson County (319) 338-9275
EYE ASSOCIATES OF IOWA CITY PC
Optometrist
1060 WILLIAM ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Johnson County (319) 338-9275
DR. SHERI LYN ROGGY OD
Optometrist
1060 WILLIAM ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Johnson County (319) 338-9275
DR. DENNIS JOSEPH SCHLADER OD
Optometrist
1060 WILLIAM ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Johnson County (319) 338-9275
DR. JAYME NYLE WILHELM O.D.
Optometrist
1060 WILLIAM ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Johnson County (319) 338-9275

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What is Merle Kjonaas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merle Kjonaas is 1245205699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is Merle Kjonaas located?

Merle Kjonaas practices at 1060 William St, Iowa City, IA 52240. The listed phone number is (319) 338-9275.

What is Merle Kjonaas's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merle Kjonaas was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.