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DR. KENNETH DAVID PURK JR. O.D.
NPI 1427037589
Optometrist in Havelock, NC

Q: What is Kenneth Purk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Purk is 1427037589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006.

Q: What is Kenneth Purk'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 Kenneth Purk 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 41 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.

Active since January 17, 2006

NAVAL HOSPITAL, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, HAVELOCK, NC 28533 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Kenneth David Purk Jr. O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH DAVID PURK JR. O.D. (NPI 1427037589) is an individual optometrist in Havelock, North Carolina, licensed in Ohio (3436 / T1525) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427037589

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH DAVID PURK JR.Credential: O.D.

Location AddressNAVAL HOSPITAL, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINTHavelock, NC 28533

Mailing Address109 Wingate DrNew Bern, NC 28562-8413 · (252) 635-9386

Phone252

Fax0266

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1427037589 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 OH · 3436 / T1525

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.

NAVAL HOSPITAL, Havelock, NC 28533

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What is Kenneth Purk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Purk is 1427037589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Purk located?

Kenneth Purk practices at Naval Hospital Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Havelock, NC 28533.

What is Kenneth Purk'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 Kenneth Purk 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 41 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.