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CARA L. CULMER MD
NPI 1437218229
Internal Medicine in Skokie, IL

Active since December 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
9977 WOODS DR, 1ST FLOOR, SKOKIE, IL 60077(847) 663-8351(847) 663-1017 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Cara L. Culmer Md NPPES

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

CARA L. CULMER MD (NPI 1437218229) is an individual internal medicine provider in Skokie, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-069262) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437218229
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA L. CULMERCredential: MD
Location Address9977 WOODS DR, 1ST FLOORSkokie, IL 60077-1057
Mailing Address2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL 60201-1718 · (847) 570-1206 · Fax (847) 570-1248
Phone(847) 663-8351
Fax(847) 663-1017
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2020
✔ NPI 1437218229 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-069262
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
9977 WOODS DR, Skokie, IL 60077
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cara L. Culmer Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Culmer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Endeavor Health Medical Group
3.9 mi
Allergy & Immunology
1000 CENTRAL ST
Evanston, IL 60201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497701882 (847) 570-5235

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60077 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers14 claims30 services$3.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space E1161
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$185.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. HERMAN BLOMEIER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
9977 WOODS DR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (847) 663-8540
OKSANA BURYADNYK APN
Nurse Practitioner
9977 WOODS DR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (847) 663-2655
DR. MICHAEL PERRY ROSENBAUM MD
Pediatrics
9977 WOODS DR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (847) 663-8163
MARK B LAMPERT
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
9977 WOODS DR, 3RD FLOOR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (847) 663-8410
JILL B PATEL PA-C
Physician Assistant
9977 WOODS DR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (224) 364-2273
NANCY SCHINDLER MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
9977 WOODS DR, 3RD FLOOR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (847) 663-8050
ALLYSON LUCERO
Nurse Practitioner
9977 WOODS DR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (224) 364-5573
EAMANN AYYAD APN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
9977 WOODS DR
SKOKIE, IL 60077
Cook County (224) 364-2273

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 Culmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Culmer is 1437218229. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2006.

Where is Cara Culmer located?

Cara Culmer practices at 9977 Woods Dr 1st Floor, Skokie, IL 60077. The listed phone number is (847) 663-8351.

What is Cara Culmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cara Culmer enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Cara Culmer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Culmer reassigns Medicare benefits to Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL). The 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 Culmer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Culmer was last updated on October 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.