Active NPI 1831432053 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cara Elise Capitena Young , MD

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cara Capitena Young, MD is a registered Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist practitioner in Aurora, CO. With approximately 13 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Capitena Young provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 12605 E 16TH AVE.

Dr. Capitena Young maintains professional affiliations with University Physicians Incorporated, Denver Health And Hospital Authority and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12605 E 16th Ave

Aurora, CO 800452545

Telephone 7208480000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Colorado Hospital Authority Facility NPI 1477531580

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Aurora, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -1.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 14.2 Yrs

State Avg: 12.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (23 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Capitena Young (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Aurora Specialty Average (14.2 Years) 14.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	634	457	$403.00	$74.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	343	298	$142.00	$21.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	310	268	$142.00	$26.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	301	188	$157.00	$29.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	272	172	$3697.33	$528.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	207	149	$403.00	$74.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	140	122	$141.90	$26.58
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	136	112	$267.00	$49.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	124	$141.04	$21.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$500.00	$92.99
92250 Photography of the retina	82	82	$119.00	$20.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	79	67	$1700.00	$324.13
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	73	68	$108.00	$20.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	55	$388.00	$96.38
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	51	51	$40.00	$7.70
92134 Imaging of retina	45	42	$147.00	$24.57
92250 Photography of the retina	44	42	$119.00	$20.47
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	39	37	$267.00	$49.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	36	$357.16	$96.34
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	30	29	$106.66	$20.18
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	28	22	$5255.21	$731.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$500.00	$92.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	16	$1525.00	$205.07
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$40.00	$7.70
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	19	14	$4156.00	$831.62
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	15	$1843.33	$341.00
92025 Ct scan of cornea	18	17	$101.00	$19.20
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	17	17	$63.18	$16.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$530.00	$132.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	452	348	$403.00	$77.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	286	256	$142.00	$21.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	260	236	$142.00	$27.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	195	151	$403.00	$77.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	150	134	$142.00	$27.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	135	126	$142.00	$21.75
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	127	81	$157.00	$30.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	120	80	$3778.90	$521.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	78	$388.00	$98.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	69	$263.00	$66.05
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	78	76	$108.00	$20.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$500.00	$95.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	73	65	$267.00	$51.34
92250 Photography of the retina	56	55	$119.00	$21.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	41	40	$108.00	$20.73
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	34	$1620.51	$324.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	29	$267.00	$51.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	31	$388.00	$98.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	29	$40.00	$7.89
92134 Imaging of retina	26	23	$147.00	$25.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$263.00	$66.63
92250 Photography of the retina	24	24	$119.00	$21.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$500.00	$95.56
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	21	14	$4156.00	$850.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$530.00	$134.41
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$40.00	$7.89
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	18	14	$1525.00	$208.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	356	287	$403.00	$78.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	261	235	$143.20	$22.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	232	220	$142.00	$27.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	186	145	$403.00	$78.35
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	162	91	$157.00	$31.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	157	134	$142.00	$22.17
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	150	131	$267.00	$51.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	138	81	$3657.00	$534.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	135	126	$142.00	$27.49
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	73	69	$108.00	$20.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	65	$263.00	$67.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	64	64	$500.00	$97.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	54	50	$267.00	$51.97
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	54	53	$108.00	$20.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	45	$388.00	$99.92
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	48	29	$160.00	$16.52
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	41	$40.00	$7.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	37	$388.00	$100.01
92250 Photography of the retina	35	35	$119.00	$21.41
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	32	32	$40.00	$8.05
92250 Photography of the retina	31	31	$119.00	$21.43
92134 Imaging of retina	30	26	$147.00	$25.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$263.00	$67.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$500.00	$97.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$530.00	$137.35
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	16	$5074.00	$742.86
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$147.00	$25.80
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	13	$1580.00	$320.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	355	275	$403.00	$79.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	306	268	$142.00	$22.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	297	257	$142.00	$27.80
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	275	190	$267.00	$52.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	181	103	$157.00	$31.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	165	120	$403.00	$79.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	159	98	$3605.52	$528.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	135	135	$500.00	$98.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	116	109	$142.00	$22.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	116	108	$142.00	$27.79
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	99	99	$108.00	$21.02
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	69	69	$44.94	$8.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	52	$342.96	$101.45
92250 Photography of the retina	54	53	$119.00	$21.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	47	44	$267.00	$52.57
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	45	42	$108.00	$21.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	30	$367.46	$101.54
92134 Imaging of retina	32	29	$147.00	$26.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$500.00	$98.51
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	28	25	$5066.21	$713.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	28	22	$1525.00	$211.33
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	28	20	$4009.57	$825.46
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	26	26	$45.50	$8.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$527.12	$138.59
92250 Photography of the retina	25	25	$119.00	$21.71
92134 Imaging of retina	16	13	$147.00	$26.03
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	12	$1580.00	$300.20
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$244.00	$48.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	199	178	$142.00	$22.90
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	195	150	$267.00	$53.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	191	166	$403.00	$80.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	184	156	$142.00	$28.37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	82	72	$400.55	$80.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	80	78	$108.00	$21.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	72	70	$134.76	$22.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	67	52	$267.00	$53.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	67	63	$141.56	$28.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$500.00	$99.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	55	35	$157.28	$31.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	36	$3368.12	$507.58
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	44	44	$51.00	$8.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	31	$188.88	$80.30
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	30	29	$94.18	$21.41
92250 Photography of the retina	23	23	$120.10	$22.19
92134 Imaging of retina	19	17	$147.00	$26.17
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	14	11	$3534.22	$811.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$128.00	$52.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	232	160	$267.00	$53.25
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	179	154	$403.00	$79.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	178	156	$142.00	$28.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	172	155	$142.00	$22.39
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	142	78	$157.61	$31.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	140	101	$398.69	$79.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	106	71	$3317.24	$579.72
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	100	97	$108.00	$21.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	98	86	$140.89	$28.24
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	93	76	$233.74	$53.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	89	84	$132.49	$22.54
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	64	64	$51.00	$8.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	54	$188.88	$79.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$500.00	$100.52
92134 Imaging of retina	34	26	$147.00	$26.12
92134 Imaging of retina	29	25	$124.46	$26.05
92250 Photography of the retina	27	27	$119.94	$22.13
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	26	25	$95.24	$21.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	24	$128.00	$51.49
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	24	17	$1525.00	$211.40
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	19	15	$4238.38	$806.06
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	18	14	$3532.40	$708.11
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	17	12	$3064.25	$538.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	262	203	$397.69	$80.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	155	123	$246.31	$53.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	153	134	$141.61	$28.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	132	120	$139.53	$22.70
92250 Photography of the retina	91	90	$118.72	$21.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	60	49	$267.00	$53.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	59	54	$422.32	$80.69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	56	53	$142.00	$22.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	49	$142.00	$28.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	43	43	$111.02	$21.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	43	27	$153.88	$31.72
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	41	40	$105.98	$21.44
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	36	36	$51.00	$10.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	27	$3079.23	$583.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$559.76	$100.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$51.69	$10.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$455.64	$100.64
66180 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft	12	12	$1917.60	$348.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	102	$403.00	$80.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	62	57	$142.00	$28.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	54	53	$140.79	$22.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	43	40	$264.34	$52.59
92250 Photography of the retina	24	24	$119.00	$22.03
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$105.24	$21.33
66180 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft	12	11	$1475.75	$183.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License CO DR.0058440

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CO DR.0058440

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Denver Health And Hospital Authority

777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 802044507

Phone: 3034366000

University Physicians Incorporated

13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 800457106

Phone: 7207771234

University Physicians Incorporated

1665 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452517

Phone: 7208480000

University Physicians Incorporated

1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452517

Phone: 7208480000

University Physicians Incorporated

1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452541

Phone: 7208480000

Secondary Practice Locations

13001 E 17th Pl, University Of Colorado School Of Me

Aurora, CO 800452570

Phone: 7208485029

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 06, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #DR.0058440 in CO)

✅

NPI Profile Active June 14, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location June 14, 2017

Registered at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800452545 (Tel: 7208480000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: (303) 493-7000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2017

Recorded as CARA CAPITENA YOUNG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #DR.0058440 in CO)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

✅

NPI Profile Active April 16, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location April 16, 2014

Registered at 13001 E 17TH PL, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF ME, AURORA, CO 800452570 (Tel: 7208485029)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2014

Registered at 931 SW 15TH ST, BOCA RATON, FL 334866857 (Tel: 5612897178)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2014

Recorded as CARA CAPITENA, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 06, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831432053

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 06, 2013

Last Update: May 06, 2019

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 110429

Aurora, CO 800420429

Phone: 3034937000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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