Cara M Ascarrunz , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Durango, CO
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Cara Ascarrunz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Durango, CO. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2022, Cara Ascarrunz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO, STE B.
Cara Ascarrunz is affiliated with Durango Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
523 S Camino Del Rio, Ste B
Durango, CO 81303
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2022
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Durango, CO
Practicing in Durango, CO (3810 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17003
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
|
2,417 | 456 | $11.18 | $5.80 |
|
17000
Destruction of skin growth
|
682 | 602 | $125.82 | $50.88 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
557 | 499 | $148.45 | $77.75 |
|
11102
Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
|
294 | 280 | $166.47 | $86.67 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
266 | 266 | $181.58 | $95.09 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
140 | 131 | $92.63 | $48.54 |
|
99202
New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
|
67 | 67 | $117.82 | $61.99 |
|
17004
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
|
64 | 59 | $277.00 | $145.18 |
|
J7308
Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
|
55 | 48 | $632.48 | $389.22 |
|
11103
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
|
51 | 33 | $83.01 | $43.49 |
|
96567
Application of light and light-sensitive drugs to aid destruction of premalignant skin growths, per session
|
50 | 48 | $229.70 | $120.56 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
45 | 44 | $209.33 | $109.73 |
|
17110
Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
|
43 | 38 | $188.91 | $98.04 |
|
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
|
27 | 13 | $1.58 | $0.97 |
|
11104
Punch biopsy, first skin growth
|
24 | 22 | $207.54 | $105.52 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
24 | 24 | $271.49 | $142.74 |
|
69100
Biopsy of ear
|
12 | 12 | $157.72 | $82.78 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2022-11-16NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Durango Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Llc
523 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 813036853
Phone: 9702471970
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Dermatology
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO, STE B, DURANGO, CO 81303 (Tel: 9702471970)
Registered at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO, STE B, DURANGO, CO 81303 (Tel: 9702471970)
Recorded as CARA ASCARRUNZ, PA-C
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 13001 E 17TH PL RM E7019, AURORA, CO 800452570 (Tel: 3037247963)
Registered at 13001 E 17TH PL RM E7019, AURORA, CO 800452570 (Tel: 3037247963)
Recorded as CARA ASCARRUNZ, PA
Physician Assistant
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
523 S Camino Del Rio, Ste B
Durango, CO 81303
Phone: 9702471970
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