KARI RENE' CARDIFF O.D.
NPI 1982992053
Optometrist - Pediatrics in Columbus, OH
About Kari Rene' Cardiff O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARI RENE' CARDIFF O.D. (NPI 1982992053) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (OPT.006022) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Kari Rene' Cardiff O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Kari Cardiff reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Columbus, OH 43205
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 43205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
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 Kari Cardiff's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kari Cardiff is 1982992053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2011.
Where is Kari Cardiff located?
Kari Cardiff practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.
What is Kari Cardiff's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 152WP0200X.
Is Kari Cardiff enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kari Cardiff is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Kari Cardiff's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kari Cardiff reassigns Medicare benefits to Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH). 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 Kari Cardiff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kari Cardiff accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource, MedMutual and UnitedHealthcare list Kari Cardiff 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 Kari Cardiff was last updated on April 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Kari Rene' Cardiff, O.D. · NPI 1982992053
Pediatrics provider in Columbus, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 11, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1982992053 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 11, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist - Pediatrics · taxonomy 152WP0200X
- **State license:** OPT.006022 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205-2664
- **Phone:** (614) 722-2000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Bills Medicare through:** Nationwide Children's Hospital (NPI 1851179873, Columbus, OH), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 14, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0064174 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1982992053) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.