Cara Mathews, MD
NPI 1659540490 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Mathews, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1659540490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659540490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD14046 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
234 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 | 70 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 39 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 35 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,557 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4 Shaws CvNew London, CT 06320-4956Phone: (860) 885-1202Fax: (401) 453-7529
- 17 Case StNorwich, CT 06360-2208Phone: (860) 885-1202Fax: (401) 453-7529
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-26
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Mathews's NPI number?
- Cara Mathews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659540490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Mathews's specialty?
- Cara Mathews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Mathews located?
- Cara Mathews's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Blackstone Street, Providence, RI 02903.
- What is Cara Mathews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Mathews is (401) 453-7520.
- Does Cara Mathews accept Medicare?
- Cara Mathews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Mathews's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Mathews's NPI (1659540490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.