Cara Hamilton, M.D.
NPI 1578768982 · Pediatrics Physician · Rapid City, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Hamilton, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Rapid City, SD (NPI 1578768982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578768982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7819 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$185 across 10 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
- 2007-06-15
- Last updated
- 2015-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Hamilton's NPI number?
- Cara Hamilton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578768982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Hamilton's specialty?
- Cara Hamilton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Hamilton located?
- Cara Hamilton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2905 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701-7316.
- What is Cara Hamilton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Hamilton is (605) 341-7337.
- Does Cara Hamilton accept Medicare?
- Cara Hamilton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Hamilton's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Hamilton's NPI (1578768982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.