DR. CARA LYN AGERSTRAND MD
NPI 1386803823
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in New York, NY

Active since June 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
622 W 168TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10032(212) 305-2913 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Cara Lyn Agerstrand Md NPPES

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

DR. CARA LYN AGERSTRAND MD (NPI 1386803823) is an individual critical care medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (248791) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386803823
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARA LYN AGERSTRANDCredential: MD
Location Address622 W 168TH STNew York, NY 10032-3720
Mailing Address630 West 168 Street Box 4New York, NY 10032-3725
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And DentistryGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2013
✔ NPI 1386803823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 248791
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
622 W 168TH ST, New York, NY 10032

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cara Lyn Agerstrand Md 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 ID4880878859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120621000001
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Agerstrand reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1982993184 (New York)
  • 3,922 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.
255 services89 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
89 services35 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
70 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10032 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
622 W 168TH ST, PH4-124
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Internal Medicine
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Emergency Medicine
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Pharmacist
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032

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 Agerstrand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Agerstrand is 1386803823. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2008.

Where is Cara Agerstrand located?

Cara Agerstrand practices at 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032. The listed phone number is (212) 305-2913.

What is Cara Agerstrand's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Cara Agerstrand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Agerstrand 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 organizations bill Medicare for Cara Agerstrand's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Agerstrand reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (New York, NY) and Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (New York, NY). Each 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 Agerstrand's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Cara Agerstrand affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Agerstrand is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Agerstrand was last updated on October 1, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.