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DR. CARA L HAUSER O.D.
NPI 1861622649
Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since July 15, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219(122) 880-8854(412) 281-1926 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2025, Jul 14, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Cara L Hauser O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARA L HAUSER O.D. (NPI 1861622649) is an individual optometrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG002228) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861622649
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARA L HAUSERCredential: O.D.
Location Address2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3114
Mailing Address2000 Technology Dr Ste 250Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3114 · (122) 880-8854 · Fax (412) 281-1926
Phone(122) 880-8854
Fax(412) 281-1926
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1861622649 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 PA · OEG002228
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.
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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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. Cara L Hauser 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 ID7810039443
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100120000759
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.

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.
27 services24 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.
26 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15219 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.

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.

92.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.03
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost80.78

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

EVERETT & HURITE OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
EVERETT & HURITE OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION
Optometrist
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
ANAGHA MEDSINGE M.D.
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
DR. OMAR F ABBASI MD
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
DR. PAMELA P RATH MD
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
DAWN V HERZIG DO
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
EDWARD J CHANG MD
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885
CHARLES J KENT MD
Ophthalmology
2000 TECHNOLOGY DR STE 250
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 288-0885

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 Hauser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Hauser is 1861622649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2009.

Where is Cara Hauser located?

Cara Hauser practices at 2000 Technology Dr Ste 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The listed phone number is (122) 880-8854.

What is Cara Hauser's specialty?

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

Is Cara Hauser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Hauser 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 Cara Hauser 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 Cara Hauser 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 Hauser was last updated on July 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.