Cara Guardino
NPI 1881135051 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Guardino is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1881135051).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881135051
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LP04903 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
972 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 205 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 145 | $181 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 99 | $196 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 88 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 69 | $124 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 38 | 30 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 27 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 14 |
| Spironolactone | 24 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 24 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 19 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 725 Albany StShapiro 5 & 6Boston, MA 02118-2526Phone: (617) 414-5951Fax: (617) 414-9251
- 593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903-4923Phone: (401) 444-8689
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-20
- Last updated
- 2023-06-28
- Certified
- 2023-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Guardino's NPI number?
- Cara Guardino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881135051, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Guardino's specialty?
- Cara Guardino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Guardino located?
- Cara Guardino's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111-1552.
- What is Cara Guardino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Guardino is (617) 636-5000.
- Does Cara Guardino accept Medicare?
- Cara Guardino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Guardino's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Guardino's NPI (1881135051) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.