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Dr. Cara Hawthorne Smith, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1497285381

Dr. Cara Hawthorne Smith, OD is an Optometry in Charleston, South Carolina. Qualified in 2017, 9 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in South Carolina.

Years since qualifying
9
Licensed in
SC
In the registry since
2017
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

109 Bee St
Charleston, SC 29401-5703
Phone: (843) 577-5011
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1996 (SC)

Record details

NPI number1497285381
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 14, 2017
Last updated in NPPESDecember 17, 2021
Certification dateDecember 17, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2017 (9 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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