KARA MARIE CAVUOTO M.D.
NPI 1457500266
Ophthalmology in Miami, FL

Active since September 17, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
900 NW 17TH ST, ATTN: JOSE APONTE, MIAMI, FL 33136(305) 326-6324 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Kara Marie Cavuoto M.d. NPPES

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

KARA MARIE CAVUOTO M.D. (NPI 1457500266) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME109152) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jackson Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457500266
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA MARIE CAVUOTOCredential: M.D.
Location Address900 NW 17TH ST, ATTN: JOSE APONTEMiami, FL 33136-1119
Mailing Address901 Brickell Key Blvd, Unit 3502Miami, FL 33131-3732
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2015
NPI 1457500266 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME109152
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
900 NW 17TH ST, Miami, FL 33136

Accepted 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 Marie Cavuoto M.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 ID6901076066
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110826000566
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
50 services44 patients
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.
45 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Jackson Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100022
Location1611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33136 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
$141.56 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.86 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $18.96 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

81.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.45
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.59

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136
Specialist
900 NW 17TH ST, RM 27
MIAMI, FL 33136
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33136

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 Cavuoto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Cavuoto is 1457500266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2008.

Where is Kara Cavuoto located?

Kara Cavuoto practices at 900 NW 17th St Attn: Jose Aponte, Miami, FL 33136. The listed phone number is (305) 326-6324.

What is Kara Cavuoto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Kara Cavuoto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Cavuoto 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 Cavuoto accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and UnitedHealthcare list Kara Cavuoto 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.

Is Kara Cavuoto affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Cavuoto is affiliated with Jackson Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Cavuoto was last updated on February 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.