KARINA SOMOHANO MD – NPI #1588169452
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

KARINA SOMOHANO is an ophthalmologist located in BOYNTON BEACH, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588169452 to KARINA SOMOHANO on March 24, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 25, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KARINA SOMOHANO below.

NPI Profile for
KARINA SOMOHANO

NPI Number
1588169452
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KARINA SOMOHANO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7593 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 280
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437-6163
Phone: (561) 732-8005 Fax:
5 Other location(s):
10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 101
Port St Lucie, FL 34987-2117
Phone: (772) 345-1500
1751 SE Port St Lucie Blvd
Port St Lucie, FL 34952-5479
Phone: (772) 337-2020
600 University Blvd
100
Port St Lucie, FL 34987-2778
Phone: (772) 345-1500
1050 SE Monterey Rd Ste 104
Stuart, FL 34994-4512
Phone: (777) 228-3202
1515 N Flagler Dr Ste 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-3430
Phone: (561) 659-9700
Mailing address
PO BOX 947665
ATLANTA, GA 30394-7665
Phone: (772) 283-2020 Fax: (772) 219-7924
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 25, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KARINA SOMOHANO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMO200109770
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 FL ME162471
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist		 FL ME162471

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0965.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
4901 FOREST PARK AVE,
SAINT LOUIS, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2018
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KARINA SOMOHANO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
      ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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