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MICHAEL DAVID CARSTENS OD
NPI 1376594606
Optometrist in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since May 12, 2006
235 S ELLIOTT RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514(919) 968-4774(919) 942-5291 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Michael David Carstens Od NPPES

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

MICHAEL DAVID CARSTENS OD (NPI 1376594606) is an individual optometrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (1945) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376594606
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL DAVID CARSTENSCredential: OD
Location Address235 S ELLIOTT RDChapel Hill, NC 27514-5831
Mailing Address235 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27514-5831 · (919) 968-4774 · Fax (919) 942-5291
Phone(919) 968-4774
Fax(919) 942-5291
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2011
✔ NPI 1376594606 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 NC · 1945
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.
235 S ELLIOTT RD, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2473626NC
Medicare UPINV04481
Other093TPNC · Bcbs Of Nc

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. JOSHUA SCOTT SIKES OD
Optometrist
235 S ELLIOTT RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 968-4774
LAUREL BETH GROPPER OD
Optometrist
235 S ELLIOTT RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 968-4774
CHAPEL HILL EYECARE, OD PLLC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
235 S ELLIOTT RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 968-4774
CHAPEL HILL EYE CARE AND OPTOMETRY PA
Optometrist
235 S ELLIOTT RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 968-4774

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What is Michael Carstens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Carstens is 1376594606. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Michael Carstens located?

Michael Carstens practices at 235 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The listed phone number is (919) 968-4774.

What is Michael Carstens'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 Michael Carstens was last updated on July 13, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.