Cara Swanson, DO
NPI 1184252975 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chillicothe, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Swanson, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chillicothe, OH (NPI 1184252975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184252975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
226 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $57 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 13 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$75 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 105 | 24 |
| Omeprazole | 68 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 63 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 61 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 50 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88 across 5 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
- 2020-03-29
- Last updated
- 2023-08-23
- Certified
- 2023-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Swanson's NPI number?
- Cara Swanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184252975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Swanson's specialty?
- Cara Swanson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Swanson located?
- Cara Swanson's practice location on file with NPPES is 272 Hospital Rd Ste 150, Chillicothe, OH 45601-9031.
- What is Cara Swanson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Swanson is (740) 779-8840.
- Does Cara Swanson accept Medicare?
- Cara Swanson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Swanson's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Swanson's NPI (1184252975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.