Cara Metzinger, NP
NPI 1699483347 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Olathe, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Metzinger, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Olathe, KS (NPI 1699483347).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699483347
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53-81707-042 (KS)
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
3 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
266 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 | 108 | $76 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 57 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $70 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 32 | $13 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 18 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 65 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 62 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 59 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 42 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 31 | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2022-11-11
- Last updated
- 2022-11-11
- Certified
- 2022-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Metzinger's NPI number?
- Cara Metzinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699483347, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Metzinger's specialty?
- Cara Metzinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Metzinger located?
- Cara Metzinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 18695 W 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062-2738.
- What is Cara Metzinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Metzinger is (913) 355-3322.
- Does Cara Metzinger accept Medicare?
- Cara Metzinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Metzinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Metzinger's NPI (1699483347) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.