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Cara M Ascarrunz , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Durango, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

523 S Camino Del Rio, Ste B

Durango, CO 81303

Telephone 9702471970
Fax 9702591668
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Durango, CO

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -11.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.5 Yrs
State Avg: 13.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
42 Specialists

Practicing in Durango, CO (3810 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ascarrunz (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Durango Specialty Average (15.5 Years) 15.5 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
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: 2022-11-16
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CO PA.0007419

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.

Physician Assistant

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 16, 2022

Registered at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO, STE B, DURANGO, CO 81303 (Tel: 9702471970)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 16, 2022

Registered at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO, STE B, DURANGO, CO 81303 (Tel: 9702471970)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 16, 2022

Recorded as CARA ASCARRUNZ, PA-C

NPI Profile Active May 05, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 05, 2021

Registered at 13001 E 17TH PL RM E7019, AURORA, CO 800452570 (Tel: 3037247963)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2021

Registered at 13001 E 17TH PL RM E7019, AURORA, CO 800452570 (Tel: 3037247963)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2021

Recorded as CARA ASCARRUNZ, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2021

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528641693
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 05, 2021
Last Update: November 16, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

523 S Camino Del Rio, Ste B

Durango, CO 81303

Phone: 9702471970

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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