Cara Jacob, M.D.
NPI 1053579110 · Neurology Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Jacob, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1053579110).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053579110
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.099776 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
617 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 233 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 95 | $136 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 44 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 362 | 135 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 76 | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 63 | 20 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 61 | 24 |
| Clonazepam | 55 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 50 | 16 |
| Pimavanserin Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-27
- Last updated
- 2014-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Jacob's NPI number?
- Cara Jacob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053579110, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Jacob's specialty?
- Cara Jacob is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Jacob located?
- Cara Jacob's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Piedmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219-4231.
- What is Cara Jacob's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Jacob is (513) 475-8730.
- Does Cara Jacob accept Medicare?
- Cara Jacob is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Jacob's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Jacob's NPI (1053579110) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.