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DR. CARA ELIZABETH TEXLER M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1053601500
Pediatrics in Columbus, OH

Active since April 18, 2011PECOS Enrolled
700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, May 19, 2025, Feb 23, 2023 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Cara Elizabeth Texler M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. CARA ELIZABETH TEXLER M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1053601500) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35135808) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 8 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053601500
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARA ELIZABETH TEXLERCredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2664
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1053601500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35135808
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0204X · License 35135808 (OH)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 35135808 (OH)
700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Cara Elizabeth Texler M.d., M.p.h.

Secondary Practice Locations 8

Location 11350 Stringtown RdGrove City, OH 43123-9743 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 2100 Colemans XingMarysville, OH 43040-7080 · Phone (937) 578-7600
Location 34363 All Seasons Dr Ste 100Hilliard, OH 43026-2050 · Phone (614) 355-5900
Location 46435 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213-1507 · Phone (614) 355-8100
Location 57450 Hospital Dr Ste 100Dublin, OH 43016-8364 · Phone (614) 355-7000
Location 67901 Diley Rd Ste 150Canal Winchester, OH 43110-9613 · Phone (614) 355-9050
Location 7433 N Cleveland AveWesterville, OH 43082-8095 · Phone (614) 355-8300
Location 8444 Butterly Gardens DriveColumbus, OH 43215-7508 · Phone (614) 722-2000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0340006OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Texler M.d., M.p.h. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Texler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.
Same address
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063419943 (614) 722-4579

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

BELA M GANDHI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-8212
AMRIK SINGH KHALSA M.D.
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
DR. ROBERT MICHAEL DORMAN M.D.
Surgery
700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-0449
MR. CHRISTOPHER JONES MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
LEANNE MURRAY PHARMD
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
CLAIRE ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
MEGAN MCNICOL
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
MARIA STRENG
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

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 Texler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Texler is 1053601500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Cara Elizabeth Texler M.D., M.P.H..

Where is Cara Texler located?

Cara Texler practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.

What is Cara Texler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Cara Texler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Texler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Cara Texler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Texler reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cara Texler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Texler accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Cara Texler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Texler was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.