Cara Semino, OD
NPI 1780294231 · Optometrist · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Semino, OD is a Optometrist provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1780294231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780294231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 449T (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
32 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 17 | $165 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 15 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $140–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 11555 1/2 Potrero RdBanning, CA 92220-6946Phone: (307) 751-7606
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-08
- Last updated
- 2023-01-12
- Certified
- 2023-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Semino's NPI number?
- Cara Semino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780294231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Semino's specialty?
- Cara Semino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Cara Semino located?
- Cara Semino's practice location on file with NPPES is 3417 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908.
- What is Cara Semino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Semino is (949) 673-1883.
- Does Cara Semino accept Medicare?
- Cara Semino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Semino's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Semino's NPI (1780294231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.