Cara Whalen, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1215647672 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Somerset, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Whalen, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Somerset, KY (NPI 1215647672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215647672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3018669 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 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
336 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 213 | $85 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 112 | $121 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 11 | $144 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$144 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 90 | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 70 | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 45 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 33 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 25 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-11-28
- Last updated
- 2025-09-04
- Certified
- 2025-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Whalen's NPI number?
- Cara Whalen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215647672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Whalen's specialty?
- Cara Whalen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Whalen located?
- Cara Whalen's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Belmont Ave, Somerset, KY 42501-2419.
- What is Cara Whalen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Whalen is (606) 687-2038.
- Does Cara Whalen accept Medicare?
- Cara Whalen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Whalen's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Whalen's NPI (1215647672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.