KARA MEG BACHUS O.D. , F.A.A.O.
NPI 1174694376
Optometrist in Lake Mary, FL

Q: What is Kara Bachus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Bachus is 1174694376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2006.

Q: What is Kara Bachus's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Bachus was last updated on March 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.

Active since November 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4219 W LAKE MARY BLVD, LAKE MARY, FL 32746(407) 562-4490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2025, Jun 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

On this page

About Kara Meg Bachus O.d. , F.a.a.o. NPPES

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

KARA MEG BACHUS O.D. , F.A.A.O. (NPI 1174694376) is an individual optometrist in Lake Mary, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC2970) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas, and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174694376

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameKARA MEG BACHUSCredential: O.D. , F.A.A.O.

Location Address4219 W LAKE MARY BLVDLake Mary, FL 32746-2411

Mailing Address900 Lobelia DrLake Mary, FL 32746-2661 · (407) 461-2946

Phone(407) 562-4490

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1174694376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · OPC2970✔ Licensed in TX · 10133TG

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.

4219 W LAKE MARY BLVD, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111442 N Central ExpyDallas, TX 75243-6602 · Phone (214) 754-0000

Other Identifiers 5

Other8089335FL · Cigna

Medicaid620239000FL

Other5271200FL · Aetna

Other6599986FL · Ghi

Other20726FL · Bcbsfl

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

Kara Meg Bachus O.d. , F.a.a.o. 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 ID1254401078

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080605000698

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

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.

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.

29 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32746 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NATIONAL VISION INC

Optometrist

4219 W LAKE MARY BLVD
LAKE MARY, FL 32746

Seminole County (407) 562-4490

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 Kara Bachus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Bachus is 1174694376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2006.

Where is Kara Bachus located?

Kara Bachus practices at 4219 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746. The listed phone number is (407) 562-4490.

What is Kara Bachus's specialty?

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

Is Kara Bachus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Bachus 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 Kara Bachus accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and 13 other insurers list Kara Bachus 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 Kara Bachus was last updated on March 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.