Dr. Beth A. Kunkel
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 14 years
- Graduated from: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
- Graduation year: 2007
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1053511188
Dr. Beth A. Kunkel O.D.
Optometrist
She is located at 1225 4th Street Northeast in Watertown, SD 57201. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Blepharitis, Cataracts, Exotropia, Eye Allergy, Pink Eye. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053511188. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 882-4174. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Beth A. Kunkel.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Beth A. Kunkel
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Beth A. Kunkel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Avera Health Plans
Network data as of Jan 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Avera Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectPlus $0 Gold (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $0 Silver (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $10,600 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Catastrophic | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $1800 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $4500 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
Sanford Health Plan
Network data as of Jul 18, 2018, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Sanford Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Beth A. Kunkel is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Beth A. Kunkel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Kunkel-snyder Optometric, P.c
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Shire North American Group | $46 |
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $45 |
| Allergan | $44 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $174 |
Studies
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated in 2007
Looking for more Optometrists?
There are 9 other optometrists in this region.
- Gender: Female
- Address: 22 19th Street Southeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 700 9th Avenue Southeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 26 5th Street Northeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1520 4th Street Northeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1225 4th Street Northeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Female
- Address: 26 5th Street Northeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 905 29th Street Southeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Female
- Address: 1300 19th Street Northeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Female
- Address: 22 19th Street Southeast Watertown, 57201, SD
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel accept patients with Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel is listed in-network for Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel is affiliated with Snyder Eye Clinic.
Where can you meet with Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel?
Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel's office is located at 1225 4th Street Northeast in Watertown, SD 57201.
What conditions does Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel treat?
Dr. Beth Ann Kunkel provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Blepharitis, Cataracts, Exotropia, Eye Allergy, Pink Eye. For the full list see this list.