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DR. KARA LYNN VARGA O.D.
NPI 1710339692
Optometrist in Sewickley, PA

Active since July 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 BROAD STREET SUITE 2020, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143(412) 741-4610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2018, Jul 5, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kara Lynn Varga O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARA LYNN VARGA O.D. (NPI 1710339692) is an individual optometrist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG003255) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710339692
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA LYNN VARGACredential: O.D.
Location Address400 BROAD STREET SUITE 2020Sewickley, PA 15143
Mailing Address400 Broad Street Suite 2020Sewickley, PA 15143 · (412) 741-4610
Phone(412) 741-4610
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710339692 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OEG003255✔ Licensed in OH · OPT6586✔ Licensed in TN · 3295
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.
400 BROAD STREET SUITE 2020, Sewickley, PA 15143
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Kara Lynn Vitus O.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware 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. Kara Lynn Varga 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 ID2163794348
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170823001401
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
128 services128 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15143 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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 Varga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Varga is 1710339692. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2016. The provider is also known as Dr. Kara Lynn Vitus O.D..

Where is Kara Varga located?

Kara Varga practices at 400 Broad Street Suite 2020, Sewickley, PA 15143. The listed phone number is (412) 741-4610.

What is Kara Varga's specialty?

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

Is Kara Varga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Varga 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 Varga accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Kara Varga 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 Varga was last updated on September 20, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.