Cara Cook, FNP
NPI 1679556336 · Nurse Practitioner · Texarkana, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Cook, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Texarkana, TX (NPI 1679556336).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679556336
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 702670 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
3,281 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 462 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 439 | $74 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 275 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 235 | $104 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 227 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 224 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 148 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 404 | 100 |
| Losartan Potassium | 337 | 96 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 320 | 76 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 278 | 89 |
| Gabapentin | 276 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 274 | 75 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,029 across 75 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
- 2005-11-26
- Last updated
- 2009-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Cook's NPI number?
- Cara Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679556336, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Cook's specialty?
- Cara Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Cook located?
- Cara Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 Galleria Oaks Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503-4625.
- What is Cara Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Cook is (903) 791-9120.
- Does Cara Cook accept Medicare?
- Cara Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Cook's NPI (1679556336) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.