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CARA W MEINHOLZ M.D.
NPI 1306846266
Emergency Medicine in Grass Valley, CA

Active since July 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled
83.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
155 GLASSON WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945(530) 274-6001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Cara W Meinholz M.d. NPPES

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

CARA W MEINHOLZ M.D. (NPI 1306846266) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Grass Valley, California, licensed in California (A76997) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306846266
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA W MEINHOLZCredential: M.D.
Location Address155 GLASSON WAYGrass Valley, CA 95945-5723
Mailing Address103 Providence Mine Rd, Suite 202Nevada City, CA 95959-2941 · (530) 470-8377 · Fax (530) 470-8906
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1306846266 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · A76997
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

155 GLASSON WAY, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A769970CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cara W Meinholz M.d. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
342 services322 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
239 services216 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
69 services69 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
65 services64 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95945 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

83.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities0
Cost83.57

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.

Anesthesiology
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Internal Medicine
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Internal Medicine
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Internal Medicine
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Emergency Medicine
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Surgery
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Hospitalist
155 GLASSON WAY
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945

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 Meinholz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Meinholz is 1306846266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2005.

Where is Cara Meinholz located?

Cara Meinholz practices at 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945. The listed phone number is (530) 274-6001.

What is Cara Meinholz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Cara Meinholz enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Meinholz was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.