Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Kudija, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Paso Robles, CA

  • NPI 1821052176
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1112 Vine St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-1001
fax (805) 237-1057

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 12, 2012
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #9587T
Medicaid (2)
CA #GSD001440 · CA #SD0062080

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821052176. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
342
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$31,979
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 118 118 $130
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 68 52 $57
92250 Photography of the retina 57 53 $37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 32 32 $154
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 30 26 $66
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 25 15 $104
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 11 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Paso Robles Optometrist, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $20.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
108
Patients
21
Total drug cost
$1,807
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 108 21 $1,807

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Kudija's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Kudija practices Optometrist in Paso Robles, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Kudija practice?
Dr. Karen Kudija practices at 1112 Vine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Office phone: 8052381001.
What is Dr. Karen Kudija's NPI?
Dr. Karen Kudija's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821052176, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Kudija accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Kudija accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Kudija commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.