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CARA AMY RAPHAEL GOODELL M.D.
NPI 1235498171
Family Medicine in Austin, TX

Active since May 13, 2012Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
3500 JEFFERSON ST STE 303, AUSTIN, TX 78731(512) 298-4045(512) 980-6721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2026, Aug 3, 2021, Aug 27, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Cara Amy Raphael Goodell M.d. NPPES

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

CARA AMY RAPHAEL GOODELL M.D. (NPI 1235498171) is an individual family medicine provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0642) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235498171
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA AMY RAPHAEL GOODELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address3500 JEFFERSON ST STE 303Austin, TX 78731-6223
Mailing Address3500 Jefferson St Ste 303Austin, TX 78731-6223 · (512) 298-4045 · Fax (512) 980-6721
Phone(512) 298-4045
Fax(512) 980-6721
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1235498171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q0642✔ Licensed in VA · 0101258160
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3500 JEFFERSON ST STE 303, Austin, TX 78731
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Cara Amy Raphael Goodell M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2023 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2023
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78731 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

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 Goodell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Goodell is 1235498171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2012.

Where is Cara Goodell located?

Cara Goodell practices at 3500 Jefferson St Ste 303, Austin, TX 78731. The listed phone number is (512) 298-4045.

What is Cara Goodell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Cara Goodell enrolled in Medicare?

No. Cara Goodell has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Cara Goodell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Cara Goodell 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 Goodell was last updated on August 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.