NPPES file of Aug 9, 2026

Tara Kern, OD

Optometrist · Phoenix, AZ

Tara Kern, OD is an optometrist with a practice address in Phoenix, Arizona, and NPI 1639095193, issued on Jun 27, 2026. Check the license (Arizona OPT-002959, as entered in NPPES) with the Arizona board that licenses this profession; the federal record below is the public data PlainDoctor holds for this provider.

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NPPES recordNPPES file of Aug 9, 2026
1639095193
Name
Tara Kern
Credential
OD
Primary taxonomy
Optometrist 152W00000X
License number
OPT-002959 AZ
Self-reported in NPPES; status is on the state search
Practice location
9424 N 25TH Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone
(602) 633-6900
Enumerated
Jun 27, 2026
Record last updated
Jun 27, 2026
Entity
Type 1 · individual
Public record from CMS NPPES (open it on the CMS NPI Registry). A record is not a license: verify it with the state board.
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Also registered at 9424 N 25TH Ave

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  2. Kera Dobbins, ODOptometrist1275216889
  3. Tracey Huynh, ODOptometrist1124778618
  4. Monica King, CSWSocial Worker1417389149
  5. Logan Powers, ODOptometrist1629630439
  6. Lexie-Faye Reed, MPH, RDRegistered Dietitian1083112858

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  1. 1IdentityNPI record in CMS NPPESNPI lookupConfirmed in NPPES
  2. 2LicenseActive license and public ordersWhich Arizona board licenses this profession
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  3. 3Other statesLicenses and actions elsewhereDocInfo (FSMB)Not checked
  4. 4ExclusionsMedicare and Medicaid bansHHS-OIG exclusion listNot checked
  5. 5CertificationBoard certificationABMS AOA NCCPA AANPNot checked
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Optometrist providers in Arizona

There are 1,336 optometrist records in Arizona. No Medicare prescribing, quality score, industry payment or hospital affiliation is published for this NPI.

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  3. Andrew Abela, ODTempe, AZ1942652672
  4. Sanar Abidali, ODGlendale, AZ1770300014
  5. Cristina Acevedo, ODSacaton, AZ1487200143
  6. Joel Ackerman, O.D.Phoenix, AZ1457337560
  7. Stuart Adams, O.D. PCParker, AZ1184790842
  8. Laura Addy, O.D.Glendale, AZ1477969947
  9. Lisa Ahuactzin, O.D.Tucson, AZ1043207558
  10. Thomas Ainsworth, O.D.Phoenix, AZ1316272362

Common questions

What is Tara Kern, OD's NPI number?

Tara Kern, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639095193, issued on Jun 27, 2026. An NPI identifies a provider in billing; it is not a license.

Where is Tara Kern, OD located?

The NPPES record lists a practice address at 9424 N 25TH Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85021. Phone: (602) 633-6900. Providers update this record themselves, so call before visiting.

How can I verify Tara Kern, OD's license?

NPPES lists Arizona license number OPT-002959, as entered by the provider. Search the Arizona board that licenses this profession; the NPPES record confirms identity only.

Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), file of Aug 9, 2026 (NPPES files on CMS.gov); NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy. An NPI identifies who bills; it is not a license.

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