Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD
Kizel Optometry
1922998772Is Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD a Good Optometrist?
Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Santa Cruz. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any optometrist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Kizel's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general optometrist?
General optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and detect eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
When to see one: For routine eye exams, glasses or contacts, and vision changes.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Eye care in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz has 35 verified optometrists on EyeDoctorProof, with an average of about 16 years in practice, and 35 focused on optometrist. California optometrists are licensed and disciplined by the California State Board of Optometry, whose public record covers license status, board actions, citations.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
16
Avg in Santa Cruz
35
Optometrists in Santa Cruz
OD
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Kizel's license is active and unrestricted with the California board (link on this page).
- Ask whether the visit is a routine exam or a medical eye evaluation, and what it covers.
- Bring your current glasses or contacts, plus a list of medications and any family history of eye disease.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and whether dilation or extra imaging carries a separate fee.
- Mention symptoms like dryness, headaches, or screen strain so they can be addressed during the exam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD a licensed optometrist?
Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) credential and an NPI (1922998772) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California State Board of Optometry — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD?
Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average optometrist in Santa Cruz has about 16 years. There are 35 optometrists in Santa Cruz, including 35 with a optometrist focus.
Where is Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD located?
Dr. Yaffa Kizel, OD practices at Kizel Optometry, 1101 PACIFIC AVE STE E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone: (831) 466-3937.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California State Board of Optometry, whose official record verifies license status, board actions, citations. Check Kizel's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Optometrist
- Credential
- OD
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/03/2025