DR. KATE OPARA
NPI 1730294331
Optometrist in Spring, TX

Q: What is Kate Opara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Opara is 1730294331. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Q: What is Kate Opara'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 Kate Opara 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 August 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled

19511 INTERSTATE 45, SPRING, TX 77388(281) 288-4447(281) 288-4447 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Kate Opara NPPES

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

DR. KATE OPARA (NPI 1730294331) is an individual optometrist in Spring, Texas, licensed in Texas (5353TG) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730294331

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATE OPARA

Location Address19511 INTERSTATE 45Spring, TX 77388-6015

Mailing AddressPo Box 2159Sugar Land, TX 77487-2159

Phone(281) 288-4447

Fax(281) 288-4447

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1730294331 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 TX · 5353TG

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.

19511 INTERSTATE 45, Spring, TX 77388

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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kate Opara 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kate Opara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vision Essence Inc.

28 mi

Optometrist

7586 W BELLFORT ST
Houston, TX 77071

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment

NPI 1396763157 (713) 773-4700

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77388 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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

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

CITI VISION CARE, INC.

Optometrist

19511 INTERSTATE 45
SPRING, TX 77388

Harris County (281) 288-4447

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 Kate Opara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Opara is 1730294331. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Kate Opara located?

Kate Opara practices at 19511 Interstate 45, Spring, TX 77388. The listed phone number is (281) 288-4447.

What is Kate Opara's specialty?

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

Is Kate Opara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kate Opara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kate Opara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kate Opara reassigns Medicare benefits to Vision Essence Inc. (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kate Opara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kate Opara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 13 other insurers list Kate Opara 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 Kate Opara 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.