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CARA MICCOLI PERMENTER MD
NPI 1942741376
Family Medicine in Minden, LA

Active since March 18, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
LAIGNAPPE MEDICAL CLINIC, 817 SHEPPARD ST, MINDEN, LA 71055(318) 371-3838(318) 371-3839 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2020, Jul 1, 2020, Mar 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Cara Miccoli Permenter Md NPPES

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

CARA MICCOLI PERMENTER MD (NPI 1942741376) is an individual family medicine provider in Minden, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (312349) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942741376
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA MICCOLI PERMENTERCredential: MD
Location AddressLAIGNAPPE MEDICAL CLINIC, 817 SHEPPARD STMinden, LA 71055
Mailing AddressLaignappe Medical Clinic, 817 Sheppard StMinden, LA 71055 · (318) 371-3838 · Fax (318) 371-3839
Phone(318) 371-3838
Fax(318) 371-3839
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1942741376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 312349
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
LAIGNAPPE MEDICAL CLINIC, Minden, LA 71055
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2442457LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

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

Cara Miccoli Permenter Md 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 ID446524243
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200707001724
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Permenter reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Homer Memorial Hospital
7.9 mi
Primary Care
817 SHEPPARD ST
Minden, LA 71055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457171860 (318) 927-2024
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
31 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000
Christus Trinity Clinic Texas
118 mi
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119
C H Wilkinson Physician Network
213 mi
Family Medicine
919 HIDDEN RDG, 6TH FLOOR
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457382947 (469) 282-2711

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.

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.
70 services43 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.
26 services26 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
23 services21 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.
22 services20 patients
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93923
This procedure involves using sound waves to produce images of your arm and leg arteries. It helps identify blockages or abnormalities that could lead to conditions like stroke or peripheral artery disease. It's non-invasive and painless.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Claiborne Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Homer, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190114
Location620 East College StreetHomer, LA 71040 · Claiborne County
Emergency services

Minden Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minden, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190144
LocationNo 1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71055 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims57 services$1.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$57.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers33 claims34 services$189.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Permenter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Permenter is 1942741376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2017.

Where is Cara Permenter located?

Cara Permenter practices at Laignappe Medical Clinic 817 Sheppard St, Minden, LA 71055. The listed phone number is (318) 371-3838.

What is Cara Permenter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Cara Permenter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Permenter 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 Permenter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Permenter reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Homer Memorial Hospital (Minden, LA), Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA), Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX) and C H Wilkinson Physician Network (Irving, 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 Permenter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Permenter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 3 other insurers list Cara Permenter 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.

Is Cara Permenter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Permenter is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, Claiborne Memorial Medical Center and Minden Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Permenter was last updated on January 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.