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Dr. Melinda Kathryn Kennel, O.D.

Optometrist in Norfolk, NE · enumerated 2005 · practices at Shoptikal LLC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Melinda Kathryn Kennel

Credential O.D.

Sex Female

Practice address 1130 S 13th St Ste 200, Norfolk, NE, 68701

Phone (402) 379-1434

Fax (402) 374-9154

Enumeration date Nov 2, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Oct 26, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1728 (KS) Secondary

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1190 (NE) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
651110	Other	KS	BCBS
NA1061002	Other	NE	MEDICARE PTAN
200383330A	Medicaid	KS	-
651109	Other	KS	BCBS
200383330B	Medicaid	KS	-
36700	Other	NE	BCBS
SSN00	Medicaid	NE	-

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What specialty is Melinda Kennel?

Melinda Kennel is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-10-26.