Kara G James, - Medicare Optometrist in Matthews, NC

Kara G James, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Matthews, North Carolina. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Dr. Andrew G Hahn And Associates Of Optometry Pa and her current practice location is 1419a Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 847-1030.

Kara G James is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1602) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1427172089.

Contact Information

Kara G James,
1419a Matthews Mint Hill Rd,
Matthews, NC 28105-2308
(704) 847-1030
(704) 849-8261

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKara G James
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location1419a Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kara G James attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427172089
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456500412
  • Enrollment ID: I20121008000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kara G James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427172089NPI-NPPES
89-09460MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1602 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr. Andrew G Hahn And Associates Of Optometry Pa04461631334

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kara G James allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDr. Andrew G Hahn & Associates Of Optometry Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932284189
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163133
Enrollment ID: O20031110000330

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kara G James is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kara G James,
1419a Matthews Mint Hill Rd,
Matthews, NC 28105-2308

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Kara G James,
1419a Matthews Mint Hill Rd,
Matthews, NC 28105-2308

Ph: (704) 847-1030

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Matthews, NC

Dr. Andrew Gallant Hahn, OD
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Phone: 704-847-1030    Fax: 704-849-8261
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Dr. Rashi Mathur, OD
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Phone: 704-321-7150    
Hahn Eye Center
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1419a Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: 704-847-1030    Fax: 704-849-8261
Dr. Kevin Dwayne Bigham, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14617 Lawyers Rd, Suite A, Matthews, NC 28104
Phone: 704-893-0090    Fax: 704-893-0944
Dr. Sean N Pitale, O.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4101 Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: 704-234-1930    Fax: 704-234-1940

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