CARA LESLIE ERICKSON M.D.
NPI 1316153729
Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN

Active since May 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237(317) 865-2955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Cara Leslie Erickson M.d. NPPES

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

CARA LESLIE ERICKSON M.D. (NPI 1316153729) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01068344) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316153729
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA LESLIE ERICKSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200Indianapolis, IN 46237-8632
Mailing Address8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200Indianapolis, IN 46237-8632 · (317) 865-2955
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025
NPI 1316153729 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in IN · 01068344
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46237

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Leslie Erickson M.d. 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 ID3779766597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110331000417
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 3

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
56 services55 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
39 services39 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
19 services19 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Physician Assistant
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Physician Assistant
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Physician Assistant
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237

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 Erickson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Erickson is 1316153729. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2007.

Where is Cara Erickson located?

Cara Erickson practices at 8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46237. The listed phone number is (317) 865-2955.

What is Cara Erickson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Cara Erickson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Erickson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Erickson was last updated on May 2, 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.