CARA M. ACKERMAN PA-C
NPI 1134463003
Physician Assistant in Columbus, OH

Active since November 16, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
410 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2019, May 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cara M. Ackerman Pa-c NPPES

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

CARA M. ACKERMAN PA-C (NPI 1134463003) is an individual physician assistant in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (50.005976RX) and active in the NPI registry since November 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134463003
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA M. ACKERMANCredential: PA-C
Location Address410 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1240
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 366-8030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1134463003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in OH · 50.005976RX Licensed in MA · PA4570
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License PA4570 (MA)
410 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0348803OH

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 M. Ackerman Pa-c 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 ID7911152657
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130301000165
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 3

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
20 services20 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
16 services16 patients
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 33405
The aortic valve replacement on a heart-lung machine is a procedure where your faulty aortic valve is replaced with a new one. During this operation, a machine takes over the job of your heart and lungs, ensuring the blood supply to your body is maintained.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tufts Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220116
Location800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220171
Location41 & 45 Mall RoadBurlington, MA 01803 · Middlesex County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 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
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

91.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.87
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Emergency Medicine
410 W 10TH AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Anesthesiology
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Pharmacist
410 W 10TH AVE, 368 DOAN HALL
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Neurological Surgery
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Nurse Practitioner
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

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 Ackerman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Ackerman is 1134463003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2012.

Where is Cara Ackerman located?

Cara Ackerman practices at 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-8000.

What is Cara Ackerman's specialty?

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

Is Cara Ackerman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Ackerman 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 Ackerman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Cara Ackerman 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 Ackerman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Ackerman is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Ackerman was last updated on June 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.