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CARA ARPEY DO
NPI 1225598303
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since March 23, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 3, 2023, Jun 16, 2020, Feb 25, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cara Arpey Do NPPES

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

CARA ARPEY DO (NPI 1225598303) is an individual pediatric rehabilitation medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (93836) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Touro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225598303
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2081P0010X
Provider Legal NameCARA ARPEYCredential: DO
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8908
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
Phone(843) 792-1414
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTouro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, New YorkGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1225598303 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pediatric Rehabilitation MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P0010X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 93836
Definition
A physiatrist who utilizes an interdisciplinary approach and addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments including related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial and vocational limitations or conditions, with an understanding of the life course of disability. This physician is trained in the identification of functional capabilities and selection of the best of rehabilitation intervention strategies, with an understanding of the continuum of care.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara Vernacchia

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Arpey Do 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 ID8628490372
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251008004639
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 Arpey reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013934629 (843) 792-1414

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.

CAROLYN REED WORD M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD HENSLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
ANGELINA INDIRA PHILLIPS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
BLAKE DANIEL FORCINA
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
CHELSEA LEE CRUISE SW
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
DR. RICHARD HAYDEN JONES MD
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
LINDSEY HENDRICKSON NP
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
MICHAEL DAMASO DE GUZMAN
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414

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 Arpey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Arpey is 1225598303. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2019. The provider is also known as Cara Vernacchia.

Where is Cara Arpey located?

Cara Arpey practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Cara Arpey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P0010X.

Is Cara Arpey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Arpey 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 organization bills Medicare for Cara Arpey's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Arpey reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). 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 Arpey's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Arpey accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Cara Arpey 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 Arpey was last updated on July 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.