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DR. KARA DEHN O.D.
NPI 1790124758
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since June 22, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 155, HOUSTON, TX 77027(713) 961-0940 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Kara Dehn O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARA DEHN O.D. (NPI 1790124758) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (8210-T) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790124758
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA DEHNCredential: O.D.
Location Address4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 155Houston, TX 77027-7169
Mailing Address4635 Southwest Fwy, Suite 155Houston, TX 77027-7169
Phone(713) 961-0940
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2013
✔ NPI 1790124758 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 · 8210-T
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.
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77027
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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. Kara Dehn 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 ID8426285453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220924000187
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 Kara Dehn reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Jeffrey L. Morer, Od, PA
235 mi
Optometrist
2413 EAST LOOP 820 NORTH
Fort Worth, TX 76118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437304318 (888) 964-6681
Jeffrey L. Morer, Od, PC
998 mi
Optometrist
655 METRO PL S STE 600
Dublin, OH 43017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477589687 (888) 964-4668

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 6

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
185 services143 patients
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.
158 services158 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.
119 services119 patients
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.
113 services101 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
92 services86 patients
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 92002
A new patient problem-focused exam of the visual system is a basic evaluation of your eyes and vision. It includes checking your eye movements, visual acuity, and general eye health. It helps detect any potential issues early for timely treatment.
44 services44 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77027 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.

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

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
99%285 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
90%30 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
43%70 patients2/55-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.
98%1,862 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.
98%134 patients4/55-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.
100%561 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
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
69%162 patients2/55-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%561 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,168 patients
0%1,168 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 13

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

TRITRAX LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION
Home Health
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 202
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 868-0900
TRUSTED LIFE CARE INC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Oxygen Equipment & Supplies)
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, STE 365
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (281) 558-6006
DR. ROBERT LEE ANDREWS JR. D.D.S. PH.D
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 700
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 877-0697
PIN OAK CAREGIVERS, LLC
In Home Supportive Care
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 640
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 621-4040
IVAN JOSEPH SRUT O.D.
Optometrist
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 961-0940
SHULTS INDUSTRIES INC
Home Health
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, 540
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 942-0100
TRITRAX THERAPY, INC
Home Health
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE # 182
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 850-0088
JEFFREY S. SNYDER, O.D & ASSOCIATES, PC
Optometrist
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 961-0940

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 Dehn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Dehn is 1790124758. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2013.

Where is Kara Dehn located?

Kara Dehn practices at 4635 Southwest Fwy Suite 155, Houston, TX 77027. The listed phone number is (713) 961-0940.

What is Kara Dehn's specialty?

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

Is Kara Dehn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Dehn 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 Kara Dehn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Dehn reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Jeffrey L. Morer, Od, PA (Fort Worth, TX) and Jeffrey L. Morer, Od, PC (Dublin, OH). 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 Kara Dehn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Dehn accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kara Dehn 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 Dehn was last updated on June 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.