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CARA M HAMILTON M.D.
NPI 1578768982
Pediatrics in Rapid City, SD

Active since June 15, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2905 5TH ST, RAPID CITY, SD 57701(605) 341-7337(605) 341-2447 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Cara M Hamilton M.d. NPPES

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

CARA M HAMILTON M.D. (NPI 1578768982) is an individual pediatrics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (7819) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578768982
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCARA M HAMILTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address2905 5TH STRapid City, SD 57701-7316
Mailing Address2905 5th StRapid City, SD 57701-7316 · (605) 341-7337 · Fax (605) 341-2447
Phone(605) 341-7337
Fax(605) 341-2447
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2015
✔ NPI 1578768982 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in SD · 7819
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2905 5TH ST, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5613350SD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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 M Hamilton 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Black Hills Pediatrics, LLP
Same address
Pediatrics
2905 5TH ST
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639229727 (605) 341-7337
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
2805 5TH ST
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 831 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871972794 (605) 755-5700

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 57701 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
$85.21 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $21.30 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.88 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $24.47 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

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.

SAM L MORTIMER M.D.
Pediatrics
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-7337
STEPHEN M KOVARIK M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-7337
NANCY POWERS PSY D PC
Clinical Neuropsychologist
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-8888
MARCENE A BLOOM P.A.
Physician Assistant
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-7337
GREGORY ANDERSON D.O.
Pediatrics
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-7337
NANCY POWERS PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical)
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-8888
DR. ALICIA PALMER HOOTEN M.D.
Pediatrics
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-7337
SUZANNE NEWSOM
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2905 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 341-7337

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 Hamilton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Hamilton is 1578768982. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2007.

Where is Cara Hamilton located?

Cara Hamilton practices at 2905 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701. The listed phone number is (605) 341-7337.

What is Cara Hamilton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Cara Hamilton enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cara Hamilton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Hamilton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Black Hills Pediatrics, LLP (Rapid City, SD) and Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. (Rapid City, SD). 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 Hamilton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Hamilton accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list Cara Hamilton as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Hamilton was last updated on March 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.