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Dr. Charlene Lillian James, O.D.

Optometrist in Durham, NC · enumerated 2009.

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

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Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Charlene Lillian James

Credential O.D.

Sex Female

Practice address 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC, 27705

Phone (919) 694-4417

Enumeration date Jul 2, 2009

Last updated in NPPES Mar 7, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 18003606A (IN) Secondary

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 2384 (NC) 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
18003606B	Other	IN	INDIANA PROFESSIONAL LICENSING - THERAPEUTICS
18003606A	Other	IN	INDIANA PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AGENCY
2384	Other	NC	NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-03-07.