Cara Knutson, PA-C
NPI 1174303481 · Physician Assistant · Coon Rapids, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Knutson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Coon Rapids, MN (NPI 1174303481).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174303481
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15645 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
372 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 49 | $90 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 42 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $137 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 68 | 68 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 68 | 66 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 54 | 53 |
| Cephalexin | 53 | 53 |
| Azithromycin | 38 | 38 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 26 | 26 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-10-03
- Last updated
- 2026-03-04
- Certified
- 2026-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Knutson's NPI number?
- Cara Knutson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174303481, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Knutson's specialty?
- Cara Knutson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Knutson located?
- Cara Knutson's practice location on file with NPPES is 11850 Blackfoot St Nw Ste 450, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2773.
- What is Cara Knutson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Knutson is (763) 236-0800.
- Does Cara Knutson accept Medicare?
- Cara Knutson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Knutson's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Knutson's NPI (1174303481) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.