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Dr. Jeffry M Carkner , OD

Optometrist • Ooltewah, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jeffry Carkner, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ooltewah, TN. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Carkner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6117 OOLTEWAH GEORGETOWN RD STE 109.

Dr. Carkner is affiliated with Epic Optique, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6117 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd Ste 109

Ooltewah, TN 373635611

Telephone 4232383290
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Epic Optique Llc Facility NPI 1720324965

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ooltewah, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Ooltewah, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carkner (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Ooltewah Specialty Average (19.3 Years) 19.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
72 71 $155.00 $117.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 20 $85.00 $83.40
92250 Photography of the retina
18 18 $95.00 $33.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $175.00 $153.77
92134 Imaging of retina
15 15 $95.00 $36.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 3498

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 2404ATI

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
086448003 (OR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Providence
92713 (OR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Health Plans
930613756 (OR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Epic Optique, Llc

5906 Main St, Ooltewah, TN 373639296

Epic Optique, Llc

6117 Ooltewah, Ooltewah, TN 373639296

Phone: 4232383290

Epic Optique, Llc

6117 Ooltewah-Georgetown Rd, Ooltewah, TN 373639296

Secondary Practice Locations

1814 Mccallie Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374043025

Phone: 4232652365

8151 Hixson Pike

Hixson, TN 373431897

Phone: 4232652365

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1346528379

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1508192386

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1790396471

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 23, 2026

Optometrist (License #3498 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2025

Registered at 6117 OOLTEWAH GEORGETOWN RD STE 109, OOLTEWAH, TN 373635611 (Tel: 4232383290)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2025

Registered at 6117 OOLTEWAH GEORGETOWN RD STE 109, OOLTEWAH, TN 373635611 (Tel: 4232383290)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2025

Recorded as JEFFRY CARKNER, OD

NPI Profile Active November 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 09, 2007

Registered at 1775 NE 39TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 972125322 (Tel: 5032886181)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 09, 2007

Registered at 1775 NE 39TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 972125322 (Tel: 5032886181)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 09, 2007

Recorded as JEFFRY CARKNER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #2404ATI in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891885612
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 13, 2006
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6117 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd Ste 109

Ooltewah, TN 373635611

Phone: 4232383290

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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