CARA D FISHER PA
NPI 1053355818
Physician Assistant in Joplin, MO

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 MERCY WAY, STE 440, JOPLIN, MO 64804(417) 781-4404(417) 781-5845 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2020, Mar 17, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Cara D Fisher Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CARA D FISHER PA (NPI 1053355818) is an individual physician assistant in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2011034658) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053355818
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA D FISHERCredential: PA
Location Address100 MERCY WAY, STE 440Joplin, MO 64804-4524
Mailing Address100 Mercy Way, Ste 440Joplin, MO 64804-4524 · (417) 781-4404 · Fax (417) 781-5845
Fax(417) 781-5845
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2023
NPI 1053355818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2011034658
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
100 MERCY WAY, Joplin, MO 64804

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara D Drennan-fisher

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100349380IKS
Medicaid100198190AOK

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara D Fisher Pa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8628017043
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120215000107
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
67 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Hospital Joplin

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260001
Location100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64804 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Dietitian, Registered
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Registered Nurse
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Emergency Medicine
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Hospitalist
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Registered Nurse
100 MERCY WAY
JOPLIN, MO 64804

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cara Fisher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Fisher is 1053355818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006. The provider is also known as Cara D Drennan-Fisher.

Where is Cara Fisher located?

Cara Fisher practices at 100 Mercy Way Ste 440, Joplin, MO 64804. The listed phone number is (417) 781-4404.

What is Cara Fisher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Cara Fisher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Fisher is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Cara Fisher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 4 other insurers list Cara Fisher as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Cara Fisher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Fisher is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Fisher was last updated on September 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.