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- 802 Mccarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
About Dr. Hamm
Based in New Bern, NC, Cara D. 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. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1710172507 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (252) 633-4183
- Email not available
Practice Locations
802 MCCARTHY BLVD
New Bern, NC 28562
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,900 services · 4,537 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,888 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
24 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,444 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
430 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
405 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
300 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
233 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
103 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| 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 | More than most peers in Optometry |
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 — 23 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 7
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 Cara D. Hamm specialize in?
Cara D. Hamm is an optometry in New Bern, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Cara D. Hamm located?
Cara D. 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 Cara D. Hamm's phone number?
The number on file is (252) 633-4183. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cara D. Hamm?
Cara D. 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 Cara D. Hamm train?
Cara D. 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 Cara D. Hamm have?
Cara D. Hamm has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Cara D. Hamm do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Cara D. 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
Is Cara D. Hamm's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cara D. Hamm. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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