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CARA LYE MD
NPI 1851649016
Pediatrics in Austin, TX

Active since August 20, 2012PECOS Enrolled
15801 W HWY 71, AUSTIN, TX 78738(512) 676-2500(512) 406-7377 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Cara Lye Md NPPES

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

CARA LYE MD (NPI 1851649016) is an individual pediatrics provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (P2290) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851649016
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCARA LYECredential: MD
Location Address15801 W HWY 71Austin, TX 78738-2702
Mailing Address6210 E Hwy 290 # 420Austin, TX 78723-1142
Phone(512) 676-2500
Fax(512) 406-7377
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1851649016 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P2290
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.
15801 W HWY 71, Austin, TX 78738
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit 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 Lye 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 Reassignments

2

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

South Austin Family Practice Clinic, PLLC
9.3 mi
Family Medicine
5625 EIGER RD, SUITE 200
Austin, TX 78735
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235130592 (512) 892-7076
Austin Regional Clinic, PA
17 mi
Family Medicine
6210 E US HWY 290, SUITE 420 - CREDENTIALING
Austin, TX 78723
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 461 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821157579 (512) 231-5516

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 78738 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. MEGAN HANNAH LANEY BCBA
Behavior Analyst
15801 W HWY 71
BEE CAVE, TX 78738
Travis County (512) 646-9789

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 Lye's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Lye is 1851649016. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2012.

Where is Cara Lye located?

Cara Lye practices at 15801 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78738. The listed phone number is (512) 676-2500.

What is Cara Lye's specialty?

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

Is Cara Lye enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cara Lye's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Lye reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: South Austin Family Practice Clinic, PLLC (Austin, TX) and Austin Regional Clinic, PA (Austin, TX). 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 Lye's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Lye accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Cara Lye 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 Lye was last updated on September 10, 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.