Luann Caras, CNP
NPI 1205274479 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Plano, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luann Caras, CNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Plano, TX (NPI 1205274479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205274479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 615416 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
13 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
166 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 83 | $65 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$139 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 39 | 14 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 26 | 15 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 25 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 22 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$63 across 2 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
- 2013-06-11
- Last updated
- 2013-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luann Caras's NPI number?
- Luann Caras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205274479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luann Caras's specialty?
- Luann Caras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Luann Caras located?
- Luann Caras's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX 75093-5348.
- What is Luann Caras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luann Caras is (877) 814-4488.
- Does Luann Caras accept Medicare?
- Luann Caras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luann Caras's NPI active?
- Yes — Luann Caras's NPI (1205274479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.