Cara Mccandless, MD
NPI 1063463255 · Psychiatry Physician · Wexford, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Mccandless, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Wexford, PA (NPI 1063463255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063463255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- License
- MD063452L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 233 | 27 |
| Clonazepam | 199 | 21 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 195 | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 189 | 33 |
| Risperidone | 188 | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 163 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 155 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 across 15 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
- 2006-05-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Mccandless's NPI number?
- Cara Mccandless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063463255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Mccandless's specialty?
- Cara Mccandless is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Mccandless located?
- Cara Mccandless's practice location on file with NPPES is 11676 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090.
- What is Cara Mccandless's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Mccandless is (724) 934-7722.
- Does Cara Mccandless accept Medicare?
- Cara Mccandless is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Mccandless's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Mccandless's NPI (1063463255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.