Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Esther Nakagawara, O.D.

Optometrist · Garner, NC

  • NPI 1508171364
  • 16 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
958 Vandora Springs RD
Garner, NC 275293544
(919) 346-6945
fax (919) 651-1052
Mailing address
2040 Oakton Dr
Raleigh, NC 276069696

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2024
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2208
Medicaid
NC #5918063

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508171364. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
233
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$17,914
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 66 46 $86
92250 Photography of the retina 43 43 $35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 35 $121
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 21 18 $59
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 21 19 $170
92134 Imaging of retina 16 15 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 15 13 $33
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 14 14 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Garner Optometrist, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$914
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision INC. 2 $198.21
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $173.19
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $148.41
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $136.86
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $125.00
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $73.97
Dompe US, INC. 1 $58.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$914

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
88
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$12,254
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 65 15 $1,269
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 12 0 $10,802
Timolol Maleate Generic 11 0 $182

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Esther Nakagawara's medical specialty?
Dr. Esther Nakagawara practices Optometrist in Garner, NC.
Where does Dr. Esther Nakagawara practice?
Dr. Esther Nakagawara practices at 958 Vandora Springs RD, Garner, NC 275293544. Office phone: 9193466945.
What is Dr. Esther Nakagawara's NPI?
Dr. Esther Nakagawara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508171364, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Esther Nakagawara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.