Cara Ascarrunz, PA-C
NPI 1528641693 · Physician Assistant · Durango, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Ascarrunz, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Durango, CO (NPI 1528641693).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528641693
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,736 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,417 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 682 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 557 | $78 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 294 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 266 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 116 | 85 |
| Ketoconazole | 116 | 66 |
| Fluorouracil | 111 | 97 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 78 | 53 |
| Hydrocortisone | 38 | 31 |
| Metronidazole | 23 | 14 |
| Ixekizumabbrand: Taltz Autoinjector | 21 | — |
| Mupirocin | 21 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$532 across 21 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
- 2021-05-05
- Last updated
- 2022-11-16
- Certified
- 2022-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Ascarrunz's NPI number?
- Cara Ascarrunz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528641693, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Ascarrunz's specialty?
- Cara Ascarrunz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Ascarrunz located?
- Cara Ascarrunz's practice location on file with NPPES is 523 S Camino Del Rio, Ste B, Durango, CO 81303.
- What is Cara Ascarrunz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Ascarrunz is (970) 247-1970.
- Does Cara Ascarrunz accept Medicare?
- Cara Ascarrunz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Ascarrunz's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Ascarrunz's NPI (1528641693) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.