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DR. KARAH HILL HIATT O.D.
NPI 1649525015
Optometrist in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since July 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
102 N 38TH AVE STE I, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401(601) 264-6688(601) 264-3393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2020, Jul 14, 2020, Jun 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Karah Hill Hiatt O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARAH HILL HIATT O.D. (NPI 1649525015) is an individual optometrist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (848) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649525015
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARAH HILL HIATTCredential: O.D.
Location Address102 N 38TH AVE STE IHattiesburg, MS 39401-6700
Mailing Address9 Yaupon PtPetal, MS 39465-9447 · (601) 485-2020 · Fax (601) 264-3393
Phone(601) 264-6688
Fax(601) 264-3393
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1649525015 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 MS · 848
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.
102 N 38TH AVE STE I, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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

Dr. Karah Hill Hiatt O.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 ID8527216118
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120925000121
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 2

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 problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
21 services12 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.
21 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39401 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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…
49%45 patients2/55-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
80%25 patients3/55-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.
82%3,612 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
80%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.
2%1,296 patients1/55-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.
96%4,035 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
98%57 patients4/55-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…
96%4,035 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
95%714 patients
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

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

KARAH HILL HIATT OD PLLC
Optometrist
102 N 38TH AVE STE I
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
Forrest County (601) 264-6688

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 Karah Hiatt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karah Hiatt is 1649525015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2012.

Where is Karah Hiatt located?

Karah Hiatt practices at 102 N 38th Ave Ste I, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. The listed phone number is (601) 264-6688.

What is Karah Hiatt's specialty?

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

Is Karah Hiatt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karah Hiatt 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 Karah Hiatt accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Karah Hiatt 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 Karah Hiatt was last updated on August 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.