Cara Ricotta, DO
NPI 1275781569 · Family Medicine Physician · State College, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Ricotta, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in State College, PA (NPI 1275781569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275781569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS015650 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,201 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 | 547 | $121 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 245 | $122 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 90 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 86 | $167 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 62 | $13 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 182 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 856 | 294 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 726 | 203 |
| Lisinopril | 494 | 174 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 491 | 166 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 437 | 165 |
| Losartan Potassium | 436 | 152 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2008-08-29
- Last updated
- 2017-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Ricotta's NPI number?
- Cara Ricotta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275781569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Ricotta's specialty?
- Cara Ricotta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Ricotta located?
- Cara Ricotta's practice location on file with NPPES is 2520 Green Tech Dr, State College, PA 16803-2300.
- What is Cara Ricotta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Ricotta is (814) 278-4898.
- Does Cara Ricotta accept Medicare?
- Cara Ricotta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Ricotta's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Ricotta's NPI (1275781569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.