Cara Plake
NPI 1720707375 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Lafayette, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Plake is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Lafayette, IN (NPI 1720707375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720707375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28229309A (IN)
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
514 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 243 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 155 | $85 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 40 | $121 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 34 | $103 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 30 | $61 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 99 | 39 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 49 | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 34 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | 14 |
| Alprazolam | 19 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 2 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
- 2022-08-25
- Last updated
- 2024-11-22
- Certified
- 2024-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Plake's NPI number?
- Cara Plake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720707375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Plake's specialty?
- Cara Plake is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Plake located?
- Cara Plake's practice location on file with NPPES is 427 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901-1369.
- What is Cara Plake's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Plake is (765) 413-2831.
- Does Cara Plake accept Medicare?
- Cara Plake is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Plake's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Plake's NPI (1720707375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.