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CARA BUSHEMI ESSLING MMS, PA-C
NPI 1386069607
Physician Assistant in Naperville, IL

Active since February 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
2155 CITY GATE LN, SUITE 225, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 547-5040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2025, Jan 28, 2020, Oct 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Cara Bushemi Essling Mms, Pa-c NPPES

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

CARA BUSHEMI ESSLING MMS, PA-C (NPI 1386069607) is an individual physician assistant in Naperville, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085.004865) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386069607
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA BUSHEMI ESSLINGCredential: MMS, PA-C
Location Address2155 CITY GATE LN, SUITE 225Naperville, IL 60563-7733
Mailing Address1860 Paysphere CirChicago, IL 60674-7733 · (630) 469-2000
Phone(630) 547-5040
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1386069607 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 085.004865
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2155 CITY GATE LN, Naperville, IL 60563
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara A Bushemi Mms, Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 110855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307-0210 · Phone (888) 824-0200
Location 25841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1443 · Phone (888) 824-0200

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Bushemi Essling Mms, Pa-c 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 ID6406088095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140414001573, I20250522000189
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60563 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.38 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $18.59 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

97.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

CHRISTOPHER TRAVIS KELLY PA-C
Physician Assistant
2155 CITY GATE LN, SUITE 225
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 547-5040
DR. SHRUTHI GEEDIPALLEY REDDY M.D.
Dermatology
2155 CITY GATE LN
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 547-5040
MEGHAN BRAMER PA-C
Physician Assistant
2155 CITY GATE LN, 225
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 547-5040
MAKENA PARAMO PA-C
Physician Assistant
2155 CITY GATE LN
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 547-5040
MR. DEVEN PAREKH PT
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2155 CITY GATE LN
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 967-6148
SHRADDHA DESAI M.D.
Dermatology
2155 CITY GATE LN, SUITE 225
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 547-5040
EUGEN CATALIN MINCA MD
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
2155 CITY GATE LN
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 469-9200
SADAF PAYA PA
Physician Assistant
2155 CITY GATE LN
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Dupage County (630) 547-5040

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 Essling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Essling is 1386069607. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2014. The provider is also known as Cara A Bushemi Mms, Pa-C.

Where is Cara Essling located?

Cara Essling practices at 2155 City Gate Ln Suite 225, Naperville, IL 60563. The listed phone number is (630) 547-5040.

What is Cara Essling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Cara Essling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Essling 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.

Is Cara Essling affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Essling is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Essling was last updated on May 14, 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.