Nicholas Carra, PA-C
NPI 1952742363 · Medical Physician Assistant · Springfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Carra, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Springfield, MA (NPI 1952742363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952742363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA4726 (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 tenure25% of score
12 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
373 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 95 | $15 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 80 | $12 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 55 | $11 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older)36561 | 40 | $289 |
| Insertion of Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36558 | 32 | $225 |
| Removal of Central Venous Tube With Port Or Pump36590 | 20 | $166 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 1 record (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
- 2013-07-13
- Last updated
- 2013-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Carra's NPI number?
- Nicholas Carra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952742363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Carra's specialty?
- Nicholas Carra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Carra located?
- Nicholas Carra's practice location on file with NPPES is 271 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104-2377.
- What is Nicholas Carra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Carra is (413) 748-9670.
- Does Nicholas Carra accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Carra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Carra's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Carra's NPI (1952742363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.