Physician profile
Kara Dunkle
NPI 1720838360
$3,565.61
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
10 companies · $3,221 in 2025
The $3,221 reported for 2025 was more than what 98% of Optometrist providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $204).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2024: $345 · 2025: $3,221.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $1,845 · Travel and Lodging: $1,713 · Education: $7.43.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $1,845.42 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1,712.76 |
| Education | $7.43 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. | $1,686.31 | 2025 | Acuvue |
| Alcon Vision LLC | $941.43 | 2024-2025 | Total30, Dailies Total1, Precision 1 |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | $230.89 | 2025 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | $181.03 | 2024-2025 | Infuse |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | $155.46 | 2024-2025 | Xdemvy |
| Glaukos Corporation | $148.58 | 2025 | Istent Infinite, Idosetr |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | $120.30 | 2025 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | $44.79 | 2025 | Oxervate |
| Abbvie INC. | $33.47 | 2025 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | $23.35 | 2024 | Eylea Hd |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Kara Dunkle listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.