GABRIEL MIGUEL CARA FUENTES MD
NPI 1194080242
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Columbus, OH
About Gabriel Miguel Cara Fuentes Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
GABRIEL MIGUEL CARA FUENTES MD (NPI 1194080242) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.149456) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2003).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 4
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Gabriel Miguel Cara Fuentes 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Gabriel Cara Fuentes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Columbus, OH 43205
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
Columbus, OH 43205
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
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.
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
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 Gabriel Cara Fuentes's NPI number?
The NPI number for Gabriel Cara Fuentes is 1194080242. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2012.
Where is Gabriel Cara Fuentes located?
Gabriel Cara Fuentes practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.
What is Gabriel Cara Fuentes's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.
Is Gabriel Cara Fuentes enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Gabriel Cara Fuentes 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Gabriel Cara Fuentes's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gabriel Cara Fuentes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH) and Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). Each 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 Gabriel Cara Fuentes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Gabriel Cara Fuentes accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Gabriel Cara Fuentes 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 Gabriel Cara Fuentes was last updated on August 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Gabriel Miguel Cara Fuentes, MD · NPI 1194080242
Pediatric Nephrology physician in Columbus, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 5, 2012.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1194080242 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 5, 2012
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology · taxonomy 2080P0210X
- **State license:** 35.149456 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205-2664
- **Phone:** (614) 722-2000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Nationwide Children's Hospital (NPI 1851179873, Columbus, OH); Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (NPI 1063419943, Columbus, OH) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2003
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 17, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0034961 (OH); Other H0007512 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1194080242) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.