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MRS. CARA CARDINALE SIMMONDS M.D.
NPI 1821318932
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Damascus, MD

Active since June 11, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200, DAMASCUS, MD 20872(301) 414-2300(301) 414-2306 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Cara Cardinale Simmonds M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. CARA CARDINALE SIMMONDS M.D. (NPI 1821318932) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Damascus, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0047545) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821318932
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CARA CARDINALE SIMMONDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200Damascus, MD 20872-1892
Mailing Address26005 Ridge Rd, Ste 200Damascus, MD 20872-1899 · (301) 414-2300 · Fax (301) 414-2306
Phone(301) 414-2300
Fax(301) 414-2306
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1821318932 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0047545
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · GynecologyTaxonomy 207VG0400X · License D0047545 (MD)
26005 RIDGE RD, Damascus, MD 20872
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara Lynn Cardinale M.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 111921 Rockville Pike Ste 400Rockville, MD 20852-2757 · Phone (301) 414-2300
Location 2555 Quince Orchard Rd Ste 410Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1479 · Phone (301) 414-2300
Location 377 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste H&jFrederick, MD 21702-4893 · Phone (301) 414-2300

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

Mrs. Cara Cardinale Simmonds M.d. 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 ID7012197429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110202000119, I20240723003661
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 Simmonds reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht, LLC
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
Damascus, MD 20872
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558411934 (301) 414-2300
Maryland Physicians Edge LLC
21 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10750 COLUMBIA PIKE STE 700
Silver Spring, MD 20901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972922920 (301) 681-6772

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 5

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.

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
179 services105 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
157 services151 patients
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.
154 services141 patients
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
34 services34 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
28 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20872 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

90.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.3

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%1,481 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
71%132 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
89%186 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
34%1,436 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
95%1,436 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
58%1,436 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
69%1,436 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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. TARA HUDAK OLSON M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
DR. ALBERT CARLETON SIMMONDS IV M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
DANIELAH ANDREE G ASHTIER M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
DR. STACY ANDREWS M.D.
Specialist
26005 RIDGE RD, 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
DR. SUSAN GAIL SMIGOCKI M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
MS. TARA SHANNON SMITH C.N.M.
Midwife
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
DR. THOMAS WESLEY MARTIN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300
MRS. ANGEL JO MILLER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
26005 RIDGE RD, SUITE 200
DAMASCUS, MD 20872
Montgomery County (301) 414-2300

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 Simmonds's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Simmonds is 1821318932. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2010. The provider is also known as Cara Lynn Cardinale M.D..

Where is Cara Simmonds located?

Cara Simmonds practices at 26005 Ridge Rd Suite 200, Damascus, MD 20872. The listed phone number is (301) 414-2300.

What is Cara Simmonds's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Cara Simmonds enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Simmonds 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 Simmonds's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Simmonds reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht, LLC (Damascus, MD) and Maryland Physicians Edge LLC (Silver Spring, MD). 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 Simmonds'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 Simmonds was last updated on August 26, 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.