Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Hamm, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · New Bern, NC

  • NPI 1710172507
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
802 McCarthy Blvd
New Bern, NC 285625236
(252) 633-4183

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2013
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2061

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710172507. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,304
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$367,207
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,285 1,279 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,046 857 $87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 539 407 $54
92134 Imaging of retina 329 294 $39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 319 313 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 286 269 $60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 183 181 $123
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 125 125 $144
92250 Photography of the retina 116 113 $34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $160

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in New Bern Optometrist, average services per provider: 402. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$786
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 12 $241.88
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 9 $176.13
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 9 $133.93
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $80.63
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $74.21
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $35.75
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $23.94
Thea Pharma INC. 1 $19.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$786

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,273
Patients
474
Total drug cost
$249,750
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 487 138 $9,320
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 133 42 $3,708
Timolol Maleate Generic 106 47 $1,537
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 104 33 $53,849
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 89 49 $117,905
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 75 34 $1,306
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 47 16 $19,255
Ofloxacin Generic 41 35 $910
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 38 12 $12,058
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 34 22 $376

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cara Hamm's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Hamm practices Optometrist in New Bern, NC.
Where does Dr. Cara Hamm practice?
Dr. Cara Hamm practices at 802 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 285625236. Office phone: 2526334183.
What is Dr. Cara Hamm's NPI?
Dr. Cara Hamm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710172507, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Hamm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Hamm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Hamm 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 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.