Cara Barrett, PA-C
NPI 1396179560 · Physician Assistant · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Barrett, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1396179560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396179560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8720 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
12 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
4,958 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 | 868 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 840 | $8 |
| Glutamyltransferase (liver Enzyme) Level82977 | 737 | $7 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 569 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 567 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 455 | $4 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 138 | 55 |
| Ursodiol | 132 | 35 |
| Lactulose | 117 | 62 |
| Torsemide | 83 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 74 | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 62 | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 58 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$825 across 54 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
- 2013-08-23
- Last updated
- 2023-04-05
- Certified
- 2023-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Barrett's NPI number?
- Cara Barrett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396179560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Barrett's specialty?
- Cara Barrett is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Barrett located?
- Cara Barrett's practice location on file with NPPES is 7425 Ziegler Rd Ste 143, Chattanooga, TN 37421-4658.
- What is Cara Barrett's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Barrett is (423) 468-4826.
- Does Cara Barrett accept Medicare?
- Cara Barrett is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Barrett's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Barrett's NPI (1396179560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.