Cara Loveless-Faulkner
NPI 1285352823 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Loveless-Faulkner is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1285352823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285352823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 279195 (AZ)
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
3 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
284 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 51 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 50 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 29 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 26 | $6 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 25 | $9 |
| Thyroid Hormone, T3 Measurement, Free84481 | 25 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 46 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 | 11 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 34 | — |
| Azithromycin | 34 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 34 | 13 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 33 | 14 |
| Ondansetron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,250 across 69 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
- 2022-08-19
- Last updated
- 2022-08-19
- Certified
- 2022-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Loveless-Faulkner's NPI number?
- Cara Loveless-Faulkner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285352823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Loveless-Faulkner's specialty?
- Cara Loveless-Faulkner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Loveless-Faulkner located?
- Cara Loveless-Faulkner's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028-6024.
- What is Cara Loveless-Faulkner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Loveless-Faulkner is (602) 955-8700.
- Does Cara Loveless-Faulkner accept Medicare?
- Cara Loveless-Faulkner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Loveless-Faulkner's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Loveless-Faulkner's NPI (1285352823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.