Cara Firch, PA-C
NPI 1730585514 · Physician Assistant · Sterling, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Firch, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Sterling, IL (NPI 1730585514).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730585514
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085005242 (IL)
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
11 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
697 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 | 366 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $54 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 74 | $29 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 66 | $111 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 50 | $7 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 913 | 307 |
| Famotidine | 326 | 137 |
| Omeprazole | 276 | 79 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 163 | 60 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 119 | 33 |
| Sucralfate | 94 | 57 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 91 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,604 across 103 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
- 2014-11-06
- Last updated
- 2020-01-10
- Certified
- 2020-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Firch's NPI number?
- Cara Firch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730585514, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Firch's specialty?
- Cara Firch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Firch located?
- Cara Firch's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 E Miller Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-1252.
- What is Cara Firch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Firch is (815) 625-4790.
- Does Cara Firch accept Medicare?
- Cara Firch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Firch's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Firch's NPI (1730585514) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.