Caron Fernandez, OD
NPI 1962595116 · Optometrist · Hilo, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caron Fernandez, OD is a Optometrist provider in Hilo, HI (NPI 1962595116).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962595116
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OD-519 (HI)
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
19 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
2,505 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 | 725 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 540 | $126 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 380 | $38 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 341 | $42 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 255 | $67 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 228 | $38 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 559 | 199 |
| Timolol Maleate | 182 | 63 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 165 | 42 |
| Brinzolamide | 111 | 32 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 61 | 35 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 60 | 21 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 56 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide/Timolol/Pf |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 across 4 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2021-10-29
- Certified
- 2021-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caron Fernandez's NPI number?
- Caron Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962595116, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caron Fernandez's specialty?
- Caron Fernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Caron Fernandez located?
- Caron Fernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1248 Kinoole St Ste 103, Hilo, HI 96720-4171.
- What is Caron Fernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caron Fernandez is (808) 464-4468.
- Does Caron Fernandez accept Medicare?
- Caron Fernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caron Fernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Caron Fernandez's NPI (1962595116) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.