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DR. CAROLINE KAUFMAN O.D.
NPI 1831294503
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Bellevue, WA

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4317 FACTORIA BLVD SE, SUITE A, BELLEVUE, WA 98006(425) 641-2020(425) 641-7899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Caroline Kaufman O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CAROLINE KAUFMAN O.D. (NPI 1831294503) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Bellevue, Washington, licensed in Washington (OD3162TX) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831294503
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE KAUFMANCredential: O.D.
Location Address4317 FACTORIA BLVD SE, SUITE ABellevue, WA 98006-1937
Mailing Address4317 Factoria Blvd Se, Suite ABellevue, WA 98006-1937 · (425) 641-2020 · Fax (425) 641-7899
Phone(425) 641-2020
Fax(425) 641-7899
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2016
✔ NPI 1831294503 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in WA · OD3162TX
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
4317 FACTORIA BLVD SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Caroline Nibler O.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Caroline Kaufman 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 ID2769452523
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040803000135
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 Caroline Kaufman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Contact Lens Consultants Northwest
Same address
Corneal and Contact Management
4317 FACTORIA BLVD SE, SUITE A
Bellevue, WA 98006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568579225 (425) 641-2020

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 98006 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

DR. KRISTI M KADING OD
Optometrist
4317 FACTORIA BLVD SE, A
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
King County (425) 391-3222
CONTACT LENS CONSULTANTS NORTHWEST
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
4317 FACTORIA BLVD SE, SUITE A
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
King County (425) 641-2020

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 Caroline Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Kaufman is 1831294503. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Caroline Nibler O.D..

Where is Caroline Kaufman located?

Caroline Kaufman practices at 4317 Factoria Blvd SE Suite A, Bellevue, WA 98006. The listed phone number is (425) 641-2020.

What is Caroline Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Caroline Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Kaufman 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 organization bills Medicare for Caroline Kaufman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Kaufman reassigns Medicare benefits to Contact Lens Consultants Northwest (Bellevue, WA). 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 Caroline Kaufman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Kaufman accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Caroline Kaufman 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 Caroline Kaufman was last updated on February 23, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.