Cara Hamm, O.D.
NPI 1710172507 · Optometrist · New Bern, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Hamm, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in New Bern, NC (NPI 1710172507).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710172507
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2061 (NC)
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
18 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
6,900 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,888 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,444 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,254 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 597 | $53 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 430 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 405 |
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 | 590 | 203 |
| Timolol Maleate | 230 | 89 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 221 | 70 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 200 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 111 | 52 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 103 | 51 |
| Ofloxacin | 72 | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$786 across 41 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
- 2007-09-13
- Last updated
- 2013-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Hamm's NPI number?
- Cara Hamm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710172507, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Hamm's specialty?
- Cara Hamm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Cara Hamm located?
- Cara Hamm's practice location on file with NPPES is 802 Mccarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-5236.
- What is Cara Hamm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Hamm is (252) 633-4183.
- Does Cara Hamm accept Medicare?
- Cara Hamm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Hamm's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Hamm's NPI (1710172507) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.