Czarkowski.wikiA sourced reference on an Indianapolis pediatric dental practice

Dr. Kara Czarkowski, DDS

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: Dr. Kara Czarkowski, DDS, is the pediatric dentist at Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry in Indianapolis; the practice says she is a board-certified pediatric dentist trained at Indiana University and Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn[1].

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.

Who is Dr. Kara Czarkowski?

Dr. Kara Czarkowski, DDS, is the pediatric dentist at Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis. The practice’s Meet Us page describes her as a “board-certified pediatric dentist”[1]. This page repeats the practice’s statements about her and the independent record that this wiki could check; it does not rate or recommend her.

What training does the practice list?

The practice says she earned a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2008, a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2012, and, after two additional years of pediatric dental specialty training at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, a certificate in pediatric dentistry in 2014. It adds that she received the Silvia Perez Outstanding Resident Award during her residency and is an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University School of Dentistry[1]. None of these statements has been confirmed with the schools or the hospital.

What does “Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry” mean?

The practice lists “Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Board Certified Pediatric Dentist)”[1]. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry says a diplomate is a pediatric dentist whose credentials have been verified, who has completed voluntary examinations and who renews annually[3]. This wiki has not checked her status with the board; see the credentials guide for how it is verified.

What memberships and certifications does the practice list?

The practice lists membership in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Indiana Dental Association, the Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Indianapolis District Dental Society, a role as co-chair of a New Dentist Committee, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support and CPR/AED certifications from the American Heart Association[1]. These are the practice’s statements and were not verified with each organization.

What hospital affiliations does the practice list?

The practice lists Ascension St Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Carmel Hospital and Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center[1]. These were not verified with the facilities. The practice says general anesthesia is performed in a hospital or outpatient setting[4]; see sedation and general anesthesia.

What does the NPI Registry show?

The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System lists an individual provider, Kara Czarkowski, with the credential DDS, NPI 1639590573, status active, a primary taxonomy of Dentist, and a practice location at 1927 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis. The record shows an Indiana license number and a telephone number of 317-964-0900, and it was last updated on 1 January 2015[2]. The registry is self-reported, so it is not proof of current licensure.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Kara Czarkowski board certified?

The practice says she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. The board offers a verification service, described on the credentials guide; this wiki has not performed it.

Where did she train, according to the practice?

Indiana University-Bloomington (BS, 2008), Indiana University School of Dentistry (DDS, 2012) and Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn (pediatric dentistry certificate, 2014).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Meet Us. Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry (czarkowskipediatricdentistry.com). Retrieved 28 October 2026.
  2. ^ a b NPI Registry: provider 1639590573 (Kara Czarkowski, DDS). Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, NPPES. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  3. ^ Types of ABPD Diplomates. American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  4. ^ General Anesthesia (listed as Sedation Options). Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry (czarkowskipediatricdentistry.com). Retrieved 28 October 2026.