Cara Foss, N.P.
NPI 1790750354 · Nurse Practitioner · Burlington, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Foss, N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Burlington, MA (NPI 1790750354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790750354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 252263 (MA)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
382 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 116 | $110 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 101 | $66 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 48 | $160 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 44 | $72 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 40 | $123 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 260 Merrimac StNewburyport, MA 01950-2192Phone: (978) 499-7200Fax: (978) 499-7288
- 260 Merrimac StNewburyport, MA 01950-2192Phone: (978) 499-7200Fax: (978) 499-7288
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2019-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Foss's NPI number?
- Cara Foss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790750354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Foss's specialty?
- Cara Foss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Foss located?
- Cara Foss's practice location on file with NPPES is Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805.
- What is Cara Foss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Foss is (781) 744-8000.
- Does Cara Foss accept Medicare?
- Cara Foss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Foss's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Foss's NPI (1790750354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.