Cara Smith, O.D.
NPI 1497285381 · Optometrist · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Smith, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1497285381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497285381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1996 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,336 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 654 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 469 | $120 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 396 | $58 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 286 | $16 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 213 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 676 | 216 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 144 | 40 |
| Timolol Maleate | 142 | 44 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 110 | 57 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 89 | 34 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 54 | 25 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 52 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$902 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-14
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Smith's NPI number?
- Cara Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497285381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Smith's specialty?
- Cara Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Cara Smith located?
- Cara Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29401-5703.
- What is Cara Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Smith is (843) 577-5011.
- Does Cara Smith accept Medicare?
- Cara Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Smith's NPI (1497285381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.