Cara Lemmon
NPI 1831582949 · Physician Assistant · Rapid City, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Lemmon is a Physician Assistant provider in Rapid City, SD (NPI 1831582949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831582949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Athletic Trainer2255A2300X
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
374 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 65 | $90 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 35 | $31 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 33 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 30 | $43 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back of 1 Spine Bone in Neck22840 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 91 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 66 | 35 |
| Methocarbamol | 45 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 33 | 25 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 19 |
| Dexamethasone | 15 | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 13 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-13
- Last updated
- 2025-01-01
- Certified
- 2025-01-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Lemmon's NPI number?
- Cara Lemmon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831582949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Lemmon's specialty?
- Cara Lemmon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Lemmon located?
- Cara Lemmon's practice location on file with NPPES is 677 Cathedral Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701-6018.
- What is Cara Lemmon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Lemmon is (605) 755-6720.
- Does Cara Lemmon accept Medicare?
- Cara Lemmon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Lemmon's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Lemmon's NPI (1831582949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.