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MRS. CARA CUC NGO SHEPPARD CNM, WHNP-BC
NPI 1790243152
Advanced Practice Midwife in Encinitas, CA

Active since March 05, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
320 SANTA FE DR, ENCINITAS, CA 92024(760) 901-5200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2024, Jun 30, 2024, Nov 9, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mrs. Cara Cuc Ngo Sheppard Cnm, Whnp-bc NPPES

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

MRS. CARA CUC NGO SHEPPARD CNM, WHNP-BC (NPI 1790243152) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Encinitas, California, licensed in California (236322) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790243152
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CARA CUC NGO SHEPPARDCredential: CNM, WHNP-BC
Location Address320 SANTA FE DREncinitas, CA 92024-5138
Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (760) 901-5155
Phone(760) 901-5200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 5, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1790243152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 236322
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedMidwifeTaxonomy 176B00000X · License 236322 (CA)
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License NP95022909 (CA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License 95022909 (CA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 363LX0001X · License 95022909 (CA)
320 SANTA FE DR, Encinitas, CA 92024
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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

Mrs. Cara Cuc Ngo Sheppard Cnm, Whnp-bc 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 ID1951779974
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221123001258
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92024 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

MS. ANNE LOUISE BURNS NP
Nurse Practitioner
320 SANTA FE DR, SUITE 204
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 944-7300
MR. JOHN WAYNE COWAN P.A.
Physician Assistant
320 SANTA FE DR, STE. 300
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 753-5667
DR. LAWRENCE DAVID EISENHAUER MD
Specialist
320 SANTA FE DR, STE LL4
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 753-8413
WILLIAM L. HEIMER II, M.D., APC
Specialist
320 SANTA FE DR, SUITE 310
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 944-7000
INTEGRATED DERMATOLOGY OF ENCINITAS, PC
Dermatology
320 SANTA FE DR, SUITE 310
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 944-7000
CHECK POINT TRANSITION CLINIC, INC.
Internal Medicine
320 SANTA FE DR, SUITE 308
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 230-8994
GARRETT J TALLMAN MD INC
Orthopaedic Surgery
320 SANTA FE DR, 301
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 633-4700
DR. ROY T AVALOS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
320 SANTA FE DR, SUITE 204
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 944-7300

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 Cuc Sheppard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Cuc Sheppard is 1790243152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 5, 2019.

Where is Cara Cuc Sheppard located?

Cara Cuc Sheppard practices at 320 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. The listed phone number is (760) 901-5200.

What is Cara Cuc Sheppard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Cara Cuc Sheppard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Cuc Sheppard 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 Cuc Sheppard was last updated on July 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.