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Dr. Cara Hawthorne Smith, O.D.

Q: What is the NPI number for Cara Smith?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Cara Smith is 1497285381, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Optometrist in Charleston, SC · enumerated 2017.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1497285381

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Cara Hawthorne Smith

Credential O.D.

Sex Female

Practice address 109 Bee St, Charleston, SC, 29401

Phone (843) 577-5011

Enumeration date Jun 14, 2017

Last updated in NPPES Dec 17, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1996 (SC) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

What is an NPI number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Cara Smith practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Charleston, SC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

What is the NPI number for Cara Smith?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Cara Smith is 1497285381, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-12-17.