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Based in New Bern, NC, Cara Dian Hamm, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Cara graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 2007. Cara is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Cara provided 6,900 services to 4,537 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (252) 633-4183
- Email not available
Practice Locations
802 MCCARTHY BLVD
New Bern, NC 28562
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,900 services · 4,537 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,888 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
24 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,444 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
430 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
405 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
300 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
233 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
103 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,254 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in New Bern 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hamm specialize in?
Dr. Hamm is an optometry in New Bern, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hamm located?
Dr. Hamm is listed at 802 MCCARTHY BLVD, New Bern, NC 28562. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hamm's phone number?
The number on file is (252) 633-4183. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hamm?
Dr. Hamm's National Provider Identifier is 1710172507. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hamm go to medical school?
Dr. Hamm attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hamm have?
Dr. Hamm has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hamm do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hamm performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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