Dr. Kara Bachus, OD, FAAO - Optometrist in Lake Mary, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kara Bachus, OD, FAAO is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lake Mary, FL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Bachus delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4219 W LAKE MARY BLVD.

Dr. Bachus is affiliated with Gulf Coast Optometry Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4219 W Lake Mary Blvd

Lake Mary, FL 327462411

Telephone 4075624490

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 National Vision Inc Facility NPI 1174253256

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lake Mary, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.7 Yrs

State Avg: 22.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Lake Mary, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

12.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bachus (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Lake Mary Specialty Average (26.7 Years) 26.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$163.00	$142.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	184	183	$170.22	$121.38
92134 Imaging of retina	98	97	$135.00	$37.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	80	71	$130.00	$86.63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	39	39	$209.62	$144.96
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	37	37	$93.38	$16.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	34	$135.00	$34.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	18	$130.00	$59.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$230.00	$161.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	445	419	$170.00	$122.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	261	211	$130.00	$87.24
92134 Imaging of retina	241	232	$135.00	$38.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	143	142	$210.00	$148.69
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	120	118	$94.75	$18.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	96	94	$135.00	$34.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	86	82	$130.00	$60.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	63	$230.00	$164.37
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	19	19	$100.00	$27.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	247	245	$216.64	$125.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	115	105	$157.04	$88.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	71	$125.15	$62.21
92134 Imaging of retina	62	62	$124.74	$39.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	60	59	$95.35	$36.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$236.84	$149.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	42	$184.00	$92.21
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	32	31	$94.06	$23.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	503	483	$249.89	$125.47
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	235	182	$175.72	$87.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	122	$126.08	$62.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	130	129	$74.08	$36.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	103	103	$298.12	$149.78
92134 Imaging of retina	36	36	$82.00	$40.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	762	713	$246.00	$124.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	396	276	$170.00	$86.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	224	218	$76.00	$36.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	218	202	$128.00	$62.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	184	184	$302.00	$148.73
92134 Imaging of retina	53	53	$82.00	$40.37
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	17	17	$54.00	$27.49
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$162.00	$83.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	645	608	$246.00	$123.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	361	260	$170.00	$85.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	200	192	$76.00	$36.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	200	191	$128.00	$62.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	191	191	$299.36	$148.03
92134 Imaging of retina	57	57	$82.00	$40.51
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$54.00	$26.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	667	616	$245.99	$119.57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	461	320	$169.99	$83.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	255	232	$76.04	$35.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	246	235	$128.00	$62.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	163	163	$296.00	$145.33
92134 Imaging of retina	67	66	$82.00	$39.26
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	47	46	$54.00	$26.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$32.00	$14.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-03

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC2970

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10133TG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

620239000 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

8089335 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

5271200 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ghi

6599986 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbsfl

20726 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gulf Coast Optometry Pa

4219 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 327462411

Phone: 4075624490

Secondary Practice Locations

11442 N Central Expy

Dallas, TX 752436602

Phone: 2147540000

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2025

Registered at 4219 W LAKE MARY BLVD, LAKE MARY, FL 327462411 (Tel: 4075624490)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2025

Registered at 900 LOBELIA DR, LAKE MARY, FL 327462661 (Tel: 4074612946)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 03, 2025

Optometrist (License #10133TG in TX)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2019

Recorded as KARA BACHUS, O.D. , F.A.A.O.

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NPI Profile Active December 17, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 17, 2008

Registered at 1070 GREENWOOD BLVD, LAKE MARY, FL 327465404 (Tel: 4073335111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 17, 2008

Registered at 1070 GREENWOOD BLVD, LAKE MARY, FL 327465404 (Tel: 4073335111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 17, 2008

Recorded as KARA SIDMAN, O.D. , F.A.A.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 17, 2008

Optometrist (License #OPC2970 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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