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Dr. Christina Maria Twardowski, OD

Individual provider Pediatric Optometrist · NPI 1689988446

Dr. Christina Maria Twardowski, OD is registered under Optometry in Kansas City, Missouri. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 2010, 16 years ago. Practices with The Childrens Mercy Hospital, a 146-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
16
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2010
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619 Not confirmed with CMS for 14 years — call before visiting
Phone: (816) 234-3000
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Specialties & licences

Pediatric Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152WP0200X · Licence 2011019181 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1689988446
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 3, 2010
Last updated in NPPESJuly 18, 2012

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Also practisesPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 2010 (16 years in practice)
Group practice The Childrens Mercy Hospital — 146 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Consulting Fee $375 1 payment
Food and Beverage $132 2 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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Colleagues at The Childrens Mercy Hospital

Clinicians the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file lists under the same group practice. CMS counts 146 clinicians in the practice; 12 are shown here.

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