Dr. Kara Hanson
Optometry in Denver, Colorado
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kara Hanson, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Denver, Colorado. She attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient. Dr. Kara Hanson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Physicians Incorporated. Dr. Kara Hanson may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Kara Hanson at 10170 E Mississippi Ave to request Dr. Kara Hanson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Kara Hanson |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
4486602646 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 26 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Kara Hanson attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1710980172
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Kara Hanson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kara Hanson has been primarily specialized in Low Vision Rehabilitation for over 26 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Optometrist / Low Vision Rehabilitation
click for detail Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
| 2473 | Colorado |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Aurora, Colorado | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- University Physicians Incorporated
| University Physicians Incorporated | 1332 |
Practice Locations
10170 E Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80247-2418
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, January 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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