KARA G JAMES
NPI 1427172089
Optometrist in Matthews, NC

Q: What is Kara James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara James is 1427172089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2007.

Q: What is Kara James'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 James was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since March 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1419A MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105(704) 847-1030(704) 849-8261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Kara G James NPPES

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

KARA G JAMES (NPI 1427172089) is an individual optometrist in Matthews, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (1602) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427172089

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameKARA G JAMES

Location Address1419A MATTHEWS MINT HILL RDMatthews, NC 28105-2308

Mailing Address1419a Matthews Mint Hill RdMatthews, NC 28105-2308

Phone(704) 847-1030

Fax(704) 849-8261

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1427172089 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 NC · 1602

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.

1419A MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD, Matthews, NC 28105

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU62089NC

Medicaid89-09460NC

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2469968NC

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 NC and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara G James 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 ID1456500412

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121008000002

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.

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.

22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28105 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 3

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

DR. ANDREW GALLANT HAHN OD

Optometrist

1419A MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Mecklenburg County (704) 847-1030

DR ANDREW G HAHN AND ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRY PA

Optometrist

1419A MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Mecklenburg County (704) 847-1030

STEPHANIE KAY HAHN O.D.

Optometrist

1419A MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Mecklenburg County (704) 847-1030

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 James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara James is 1427172089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2007.

Where is Kara James located?

Kara James practices at 1419A Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105. The listed phone number is (704) 847-1030.

What is Kara James's specialty?

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

Is Kara James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara James 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 James 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 NC and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Kara James 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 James was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.