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DR. CARA E. BROWN M.D.
NPI 1942399134
Family Medicine - Adolescent Medicine in Johnstown, CO

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1, JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534(970) 587-7881(970) 587-7738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2020, Dec 4, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Cara E. Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARA E. BROWN M.D. (NPI 1942399134) is an individual adolescent medicine provider in Johnstown, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (46036) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942399134
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QA0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARA E. BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1Johnstown, CO 80534-7859
Mailing Address6801 W 20th St, Suite 101, Attn: Susan PinckneyGreeley, CO 80634-9637 · (970) 378-8000 · Fax (970) 378-8088
Phone(970) 587-7881
Fax(970) 587-7738
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1942399134 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Adolescent MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QA0000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 46036
Definition
A family medicine physician with multidisciplinary training in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care problems and needs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 2004028828 (MO)
473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1, Johnstown, CO 80534
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara E. Phillips

Other Identifiers 3

Other193522MO · Bcmo
Medicaid209341304MO
Medicaid54576318CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Cara E. Brown 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 ID6901892074
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071214000464
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

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.
16 services13 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.
15 services12 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
14 services14 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80534 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

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.

72.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.85
Promoting Interoperability73
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.72

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DRAKE EVAN SISNEROS MD
Family Medicine
473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1
JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534
Weld County (970) 587-7781
DR. SAMANTHA POUPORE MD
Family Medicine
473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1
JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534
Weld County (970) 587-7881
MANDIE LEE DYKSTRA M.D.
Family Medicine
473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1
JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534
Weld County (970) 587-7881
DR. JOHN M. BROWN M.D.
Family Medicine
473 CASTLE PINES AVE STE 1
JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534
Weld County (970) 587-7881

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 Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Brown is 1942399134. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Cara E. Phillips.

Where is Cara Brown located?

Cara Brown practices at 473 Castle Pines Ave Ste 1, Johnstown, CO 80534. The listed phone number is (970) 587-7881.

What is Cara Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QA0000X.

Is Cara Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Brown 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.

What insurance does Cara Brown accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Cara Brown 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 Brown was last updated on March 18, 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.