Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Kara Hanson, OD

Individual provider Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist · NPI 1710980172

Kara Hanson, OD is an Optometry in Aurora, Colorado. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1998, 28 years ago. Practices with University Physicians Incorporated, a 3,148-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Colorado.

Years since qualifying
28
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
CO
In the registry since
2005
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

1675 Aurora CT Mail Stop F731
Aurora, CO 80045-2517
Phone: (720) 848-2020
Fax: (303) 848-5014
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152WL0500X · Licence 2473 (CO)

Record details

NPI number1710980172
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 31, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 24, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1998 (28 years in practice)
Group practice University Physicians Incorporated — 3148 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount