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DR. CARA ANN SEMINO OD
NPI 1780294231
Optometrist in Newport Beach, CA

Active since August 08, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3417 VIA LIDO, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663(949) 673-1883(949) 673-1884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2023, Aug 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Cara Ann Semino Od NPPES

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

DR. CARA ANN SEMINO OD (NPI 1780294231) is an individual optometrist in Newport Beach, California, licensed in California (35061TLG) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Banning, and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780294231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARA ANN SEMINOCredential: OD
Location Address3417 VIA LIDONewport Beach, CA 92663-3908
Mailing Address3417 Via LidoNewport Beach, CA 92663-3908 · (949) 673-1883 · Fax (949) 673-1884
Phone(949) 673-1883
Fax(949) 673-1884
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1780294231 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 CA · 35061TLG✔ Licensed in WY · 449T✔ Licensed in CO · OPT.0003614
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.
3417 VIA LIDO, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111555 1/2 Potrero RdBanning, CA 92220-6946 · Phone (307) 751-7606

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cara Ann Semino Od 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 ID7012300544
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221103002569
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Semino reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ziggy's Optometry Corporation
Same address
Optometrist
3417 VIA LIDO
Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629223706 (949) 673-1883
Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc.
46 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
11980 MOUNT VERNON AVE
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174676670 (909) 864-1097

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

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 complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
17 services17 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.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92663 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ZIGGY'S OPTOMETRY CORPORATION
Optometrist
3417 VIA LIDO
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 673-1883
DR. YAU-RU CHEN O.D.
Optometrist
3417 VIA LIDO
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 673-1883

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 Cara Semino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Semino is 1780294231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2020.

Where is Cara Semino located?

Cara Semino practices at 3417 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663. The listed phone number is (949) 673-1883.

What is Cara Semino's specialty?

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

Is Cara Semino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Semino 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cara Semino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Semino reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ziggy's Optometry Corporation (Newport Beach, CA) and Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (Grand Terrace, CA). Each 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 Cara Semino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Semino accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Cara Semino 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 Cara Semino was last updated on January 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.