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CARA ESSER MD
NPI 1104357367
Anesthesiology in Baltimore, MD

Active since March 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 N WOLFE STREET, PHIPPS 455, BALTIMORE, MD 21287(410) 955-2611(410) 614-7903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2024, Aug 2, 2021, Mar 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Cara Esser Md NPPES

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

CARA ESSER MD (NPI 1104357367) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D90875) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104357367
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA ESSERCredential: MD
Location Address600 N WOLFE STREET, PHIPPS 455Baltimore, MD 21287
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-6423
Phone(410) 955-2611
Fax(410) 614-7903
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1104357367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D90875
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
600 N WOLFE STREET, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1600 Grant St Fl 58Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2739 · Phone (412) 647-2345
Location 2234 E 149th StBronx, NY 10451-5504 · Phone (718) 579-4739

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Esser Md 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 ID42610909
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240820004096
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 4

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.

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
34 services22 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on brain 00210
Anesthesia for a brain procedure involves administering medications to ensure you are pain-free and comfortable during surgery. It can make you drowsy or completely unconscious. It's safe, monitored by a specialist, and designed to help you recover smoothly.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

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.

DR. WHITNEY ERIN PARKER MD, PHD
Neurological Surgery
600 N WOLFE STREET, PHIPPS 554
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-7851
RACHEL AARON PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
600 N WOLFE STREET, MEYER 163
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 614-4030
ALLISON WEAVER MD
Internal Medicine
600 N WOLFE STREET, MEYER 8-134
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 614-4474
DR. JANA CHRISTIAN MD
Internal Medicine
600 N WOLFE STREET, MEYER 8-134
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 614-4474
JESINTHA STEPHENSON MD
Hospitalist
600 N WOLFE STREET, MEYER 8-134
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 614-4474
HAMILTON MOSES III M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
600 N WOLFE STREET, THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (434) 984-2016
DR. GERARD LIMERICK MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
600 N WOLFE STREET, NELSON 2-131
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-1818
DR. COLIN KANE OD
Optometrist
600 N WOLFE STREET, WILMER 233
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-8679

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 Esser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Esser is 1104357367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2017.

Where is Cara Esser located?

Cara Esser practices at 600 N Wolfe Street Phipps 455, Baltimore, MD 21287. The listed phone number is (410) 955-2611.

What is Cara Esser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Cara Esser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Esser 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.

Is Cara Esser affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Esser is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Esser was last updated on June 18, 2024. 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.