Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Caroline Mendus, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Independence, MO

  • NPI 1417572686
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13900 E US Highway 40
Independence, MO 640555860
(816) 478-0500
Mailing address
1203 W 60Th Ter
Kansas City, MO 641131318

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2020015761

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417572686. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
41
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$3,158
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 14 14 $36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 13 $76
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 13 13 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Independence Optometrist, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$243
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 4 $141.45
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $41.62
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $24.32
CooperVision INC. 1 $21.87
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $13.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$243

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Caroline Mendus's medical specialty?
Dr. Caroline Mendus practices Optometrist in Independence, MO.
Where does Dr. Caroline Mendus practice?
Dr. Caroline Mendus practices at 13900 E US Highway 40, Independence, MO 640555860. Office phone: 8164780500.
What is Dr. Caroline Mendus's NPI?
Dr. Caroline Mendus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417572686, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Caroline Mendus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Caroline Mendus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Caroline Mendus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.