Cara Panahi, APRN
NPI 1538535000 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Wheaton, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Panahi, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Wheaton, IL (NPI 1538535000).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538535000
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209014533 (IL)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
42 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 42 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$70 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 38 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | 16 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 16 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-08-19
- Last updated
- 2022-05-02
- Certified
- 2022-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Panahi's NPI number?
- Cara Panahi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538535000, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Panahi's specialty?
- Cara Panahi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Panahi located?
- Cara Panahi's practice location on file with NPPES is 26w171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187-6002.
- What is Cara Panahi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Panahi is (630) 909-8000.
- Does Cara Panahi accept Medicare?
- Cara Panahi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Panahi's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Panahi's NPI (1538535000) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.