ESTHER M.H. NAKAGAWARA O.D.
NPI 1508171364
Optometrist in Garner, NC

Q: What is Esther Nakagawara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Nakagawara is 1508171364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2010.

Q: What is Esther Nakagawara'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 Esther Nakagawara was last updated on August 11, 2024. 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.

Active since August 17, 2010PECOS Enrolled

958 VANDORA SPRINGS RD, GARNER, NC 27529(919) 346-6945(919) 651-1052 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2024, Jan 17, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Esther M.h. Nakagawara O.d. NPPES

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

ESTHER M.H. NAKAGAWARA O.D. (NPI 1508171364) is an individual optometrist in Garner, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2208) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508171364

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameESTHER M.H. NAKAGAWARACredential: O.D.

Location Address958 VANDORA SPRINGS RDGarner, NC 27529-3544

Mailing Address2040 Oakton DrRaleigh, NC 27606-9696 · (919) 346-6945 · Fax (919) 651-1052

Phone(919) 346-6945

Fax(919) 651-1052

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2024

✔ NPI 1508171364 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 · 2208

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.

958 VANDORA SPRINGS RD, Garner, NC 27529

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Other Identifiers 3

OtherP01191566Railroad Medicare

Other0933PNC · Bcbs Nc

Medicaid5918063NC

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 (PECOS)

Esther M.h. Nakagawara O.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27529 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.

MS. CATHY MARIE POOLE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

958 VANDORA SPRINGS RD
GARNER, NC 27529

Wake County (919) 772-3487

AZALEA SKIN TREATMENT CENTER PA

Specialist

958 VANDORA SPRINGS RD
GARNER, NC 27529

Wake County (919) 772-3487

MRS. CRYSTAL RITCHIE THORNTON NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

958 VANDORA SPRINGS RD
GARNER, NC 27529

Wake County (919) 772-3587

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 Esther Nakagawara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Nakagawara is 1508171364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2010.

Where is Esther Nakagawara located?

Esther Nakagawara practices at 958 Vandora Springs Rd, Garner, NC 27529. The listed phone number is (919) 346-6945.

What is Esther Nakagawara's specialty?

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

Is Esther Nakagawara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Nakagawara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Nakagawara was last updated on August 11, 2024. 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.