Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Semino, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Optometrist · Newport Beach, CA

  • NPI 1780294231
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3417 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 926633908
(949) 673-1883
fax (949) 673-1884
Additional location
11555 1/2 Potrero RD
Banning, CA 922206946
(307) 751-7606

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 12, 2023
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #35061TLG · Wyoming #449T · Colorado #OPT.0003614

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780294231. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
12
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,257
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 12 12 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Newport Beach Optometrist, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$121
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $53.18
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $33.81
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $33.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$121

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cara Semino's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Semino practices Optometrist in Newport Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Cara Semino practice?
Dr. Cara Semino practices at 3417 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 926633908. Office phone: 9496731883.
What is Dr. Cara Semino's NPI?
Dr. Cara Semino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780294231, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Semino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Semino accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Semino commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.