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Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1996)

1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

(941) 624-4600

Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD is an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996 and has 30 years of experience.

Office Locations

1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

(941) 624-4600

(941) 624-6105

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2024, Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2012, Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	141

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	117

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
eye procedures	163

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	149

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	178

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
eye procedures	179

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
eye procedures	221

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
eye procedures	250

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
eye procedures	278

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
eye procedures	250

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
eye procedures	256

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	218

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
eye procedures	247

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
eye procedures	180

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated as an optometrist in Port Charlotte, FL were eye procedures.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	203

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	2
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996. She has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1996)

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$279 Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $222	Tecnis IOL $57
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$138 Acuvue $138
Genentech USA, Inc.	$90 LUCENTIS $90
VisionCare Inc.	$64 Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz) $64
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$62 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $62
Other	$16 ESTRACE CREAM $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$648

Biography

Dr. Julie Porter Kern works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Port Charlotte, FL. Dr. Porter Kern has obtained a license to practice in Florida.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Kay Porter Kern, OD From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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