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CARA VANDER WILT O.D.
NPI 1124012869
Optometrist in Johnston, IA

Active since September 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5501 NW 86TH ST STE 500, JOHNSTON, IA 50131(515) 270-0494(515) 270-6463 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2023, Aug 10, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Cara Vander Wilt O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CARA VANDER WILT O.D. (NPI 1124012869) is an individual optometrist in Johnston, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (02289) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Altoona, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124012869
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA VANDER WILTCredential: O.D.
Location Address5501 NW 86TH ST STE 500Johnston, IA 50131-1815
Mailing Address110 S 19th CtIndianola, IA 50125-4725 · (515) 490-8103
Phone(515) 270-0494
Fax(515) 270-6463
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1124012869 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 02289
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
5501 NW 86TH ST STE 500, Johnston, IA 50131
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11005 8th St SW Ste AAltoona, IA 50009-2310 · Phone (515) 967-4095

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1124012869IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Vander Wilt O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769450543
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140814001502
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
19 services19 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%31 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JEFFREY JAMES NEIGHBORS O.D.
Optometrist
5501 NW 86TH ST STE 500
JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Polk County (515) 270-0494

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cara Vander Wilt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Vander Wilt is 1124012869. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2005.

Where is Cara Vander Wilt located?

Cara Vander Wilt practices at 5501 NW 86th St Ste 500, Johnston, IA 50131. The listed phone number is (515) 270-0494.

What is Cara Vander Wilt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Cara Vander Wilt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Vander Wilt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Cara Vander Wilt accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 4 other insurers list Cara Vander Wilt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Vander Wilt was last updated on August 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.