Kara Shirley, OD
NPI 1851687818 · Optometrist · Kittanning, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Shirley, OD is a Optometrist provider in Kittanning, PA (NPI 1851687818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851687818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OEG002468 (PA)
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
14 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
391 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 161 | $117 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 107 | $82 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 42 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 40 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 30 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 11 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 137 | 43 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 80 | 33 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 67 | 29 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 60 | 21 |
| Cyclosporine | 58 | 31 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 54 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 52 | 21 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,370 across 44 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
- 2011-06-28
- Last updated
- 2011-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Shirley's NPI number?
- Kara Shirley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851687818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Shirley's specialty?
- Kara Shirley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kara Shirley located?
- Kara Shirley's practice location on file with NPPES is 159 Butler Rd, Kittanning, PA 16201-2328.
- What is Kara Shirley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Shirley is (724) 545-6688.
- Does Kara Shirley accept Medicare?
- Kara Shirley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Shirley's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Shirley's NPI (1851687818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.