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DR. JULIE CHRISTINE KELLS OD
NPI 1710464201
Optometrist in Charlotte, NC

Active since July 26, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7808 S TRYON ST STE D, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273(704) 522-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2024, Jul 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Julie Christine Kells Od NPPES

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

DR. JULIE CHRISTINE KELLS OD (NPI 1710464201) is an individual optometrist in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2848) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710464201
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JULIE CHRISTINE KELLSCredential: OD
Location Address7808 S TRYON ST STE DCharlotte, NC 28273-4299
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899
Phone(704) 522-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1710464201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2848✔ Licensed in TX · 9410TG
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.
7808 S TRYON ST STE D, Charlotte, NC 28273
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and more.Insurance ›

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. Julie Christine Kells 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 ID2961752662
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250513001505
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 28273 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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 Kells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Kells is 1710464201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2018.

Where is Julie Kells located?

Julie Kells practices at 7808 S Tryon St Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28273. The listed phone number is (704) 522-8000.

What is Julie Kells's specialty?

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

Is Julie Kells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie Kells 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 Kells accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and 14 other insurers list Julie Kells 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 Kells was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.