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Credentials guide

From Czarkowski.wiki, a sourced reference on Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis

By the Czarkowski Wiki editorial team · Published · Last updated

Short answer: Credentials listed for Dr. Kara Czarkowski can be checked with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the NPI Registry; this wiki repeats the practice’s statements but did not verify board certification or the license[6][5][2].

Disclosure: Czarkowski.wiki is a reference compiled from public pages and records about Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry. It is not the official website of the practice and is not written or reviewed by the practice, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Statements the practice makes about itself are attributed to the practice; hours, phone numbers and insurance participation can change, so confirm them with the office. This page is general information, not dental or medical advice, and it does not diagnose or recommend treatment. In a life-threatening emergency call 911. Verify a license or board certification directly with the issuing body. See the editorial policy.

What does DDS mean?

DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery, the degree the practice says Dr. Kara Czarkowski earned from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2012[1]. The NPI Registry lists the credential DDS for Kara Czarkowski[2].

What is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry?

The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry says a diplomate is a pediatric dentist whose credentials have been verified, who has successfully completed voluntary examinations and who demonstrates specialized knowledge and skill[3]. Initial certification has a qualifying examination and an oral clinical examination and requires a pediatric dentistry residency approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation[4]. Diplomates renew annually, including attesting to a current dental license[3].

How is ABPD certification verified?

The board offers a primary-source verification to requesting agencies that hold the dentist’s signed release of information, for a fee of $60 per verification[5]. It also offers a public diplomate roster whose terms bar republishing or compiling its results[5]. This wiki did not use either and has not confirmed the practice’s board-certification claim.

How is an Indiana dental license verified?

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency provides an online license verification service[6]. This wiki did not run a lookup. The NPI Registry record for Kara Czarkowski lists an Indiana license number, 12011793A, with a primary taxonomy of Dentist (code 122300000X); the record was last updated on 1 January 2015 and is self-reported[2]. Use the state service for the current license status.

What is an NPI?

An NPI is a National Provider Identifier assigned to health care providers and listed in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Kara Czarkowski’s individual record shows NPI 1639590573, enumerated on 19 December 2013, status active[2]. An NPI shows that an identifier exists; it does not show licensure or board certification.

What do the memberships mean?

The practice lists membership in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, among others[1]. Membership in a professional association is not the same as board certification, and this wiki has not verified membership.

Frequently asked questions

How can I check that a dentist is licensed in Indiana?

Use the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency’s online license verification service.

Is the NPI Registry proof of a license?

No. It is self-reported and does not show license status.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Meet Us. Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry (czarkowskipediatricdentistry.com). Retrieved 28 October 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d NPI Registry: provider 1639590573 (Kara Czarkowski, DDS). Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, NPPES. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  3. ^ a b Types of ABPD Diplomates. American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  4. ^ Certification Overview. American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  5. ^ a b c Credential Verification. American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  6. ^ a b License verification (E-Verification). Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Retrieved 31 October 2026.