Cara Watson, FNP
NPI 1285319053 · Nurse Practitioner · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Watson, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1285319053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285319053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 306580 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
150 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $101 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 27 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 18 | $10 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 17 | $30 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 16 | $97 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$101 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 61 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 53 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 18 |
| Alprazolam | 32 | 15 |
| Ezetimibe | 30 | 11 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 26 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 290 W Wall StRural Hall, NC 27045-9308Phone: (336) 969-9158Fax: (336) 969-4554
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-09-23
- Certified
- 2025-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Watson's NPI number?
- Cara Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285319053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Watson's specialty?
- Cara Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Watson located?
- Cara Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 12208 N Nc Highway 150, Winston Salem, NC 27127-9730.
- What is Cara Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Watson is (336) 764-2324.
- Does Cara Watson accept Medicare?
- Cara Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Watson's NPI (1285319053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.