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CARA CHARNOGURSKY
NPI 1215322235
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Nashville, TN

Active since April 06, 2015PECOS Enrolled
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Cara Charnogursky NPPES

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

CARA CHARNOGURSKY (NPI 1215322235) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (70679) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215322235
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameCARA CHARNOGURSKY
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-5109
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1215322235 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 70679✔ Licensed in IL · 036.146457
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License APPLIED FOR (IN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12200 Childrens WayNashville, TN 37232-5109 · Phone (615) 322-2250

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health and more.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)

Cara Charnogursky 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 Charnogursky reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000

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

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. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Charnogursky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Charnogursky is 1215322235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2015.

Where is Cara Charnogursky located?

Cara Charnogursky practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is Cara Charnogursky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Cara Charnogursky enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Cara Charnogursky's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Charnogursky reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN). 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 Charnogursky's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Charnogursky accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Cara Charnogursky 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 Charnogursky was last updated on May 20, 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.