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BAHAR BAKHTARY
NPI 1376958140
Optometrist in Monterey, CA

Active since June 30, 2014PECOS Enrolled
75.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
228 DEL MONTE CTR, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 375-7755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Bahar Bakhtary NPPES

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

BAHAR BAKHTARY (NPI 1376958140) is an individual optometrist in Monterey, California, licensed in California (15023) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376958140
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameBAHAR BAKHTARY
Location Address228 DEL MONTE CTRMonterey, CA 93940-6130
Mailing Address228 Del Monte CtrMonterey, CA 93940-6130 · (831) 375-7755
Phone(831) 375-7755
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2014
✔ NPI 1376958140 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 CA · 15023
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.
228 DEL MONTE CTR, Monterey, CA 93940
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bahar Bakhtary is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Bahar Bakhtary reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp
15 mi
Ophthalmology
622 ABBOTT ST
Salinas, CA 93901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588765903 (831) 771-3900
Krok And Shen Optometrists Inc
28 mi
Optometrist
1101 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE E
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891999660 (831) 466-3937

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93940 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
$139.84 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $34.96 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.53 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $19.13 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
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.

75.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality99.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost17.87

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
71%52 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
98%52 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
82%163 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,192 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%734 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
72%2,350 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
3%32 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 86% · 427 patients
85%427 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%32 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%2,350 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
70%2,350 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 356 patients
0%356 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 4

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

LANI MAY AQUINO CENTENO OD
Optometrist
228 DEL MONTE CTR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 375-7755
KHANH-NGOC THI TRAN OD
Optometrist
228 DEL MONTE CTR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 375-3771
JULIE ANN ZAHN O.D.
Optometrist
228 DEL MONTE CTR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 375-7755
LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC.
Eyewear Supplier
228 DEL MONTE CTR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 375-7755

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 Bahar Bakhtary's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bahar Bakhtary is 1376958140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2014.

Where is Bahar Bakhtary located?

Bahar Bakhtary practices at 228 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 375-7755.

What is Bahar Bakhtary's specialty?

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

Is Bahar Bakhtary enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bahar Bakhtary is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bahar Bakhtary's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bahar Bakhtary reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp (Salinas, CA) and Krok And Shen Optometrists Inc (Santa Cruz, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bahar Bakhtary's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bahar Bakhtary accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Bahar Bakhtary 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 Bahar Bakhtary was last updated on June 30, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.