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Active NPI 1396150538 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cara Hudson , DO

Surgery • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cara Hudson, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Hudson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 242 KING AVE.

Dr. Hudson is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

242 King Ave
Ste 130

Athens, GA 30606

Telephone 7064757110
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Athens, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -11.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (1046 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hudson (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (23.9 Years) 23.9 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
52 39 $249.00 $77.21
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
43 23 $355.00 $116.12
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
38 38 $691.00 $169.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
12 12 $468.00 $128.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-22
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 96874

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2019-01450

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians Llc

1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 306062797

Phone: 7064755076

Secondary Practice Locations

10512 Park Rd Ste 101

Charlotte, NC 282108473

Phone: 7045423631

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1558514711

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1568646362

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2023

Registered at 242 KING AVE, STE 130, ATHENS, GA 30606 (Tel: 7064757110)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2022

Surgery (License #2019-01450 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2019

Registered at 10512 PARK RD STE 101, CHARLOTTE, NC 282108473 (Tel: 7045423631)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 33369, CHARLOTTE, NC 282333369 (Tel: 7043648100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2019

Recorded as CARA HUDSON, DO

NPI Profile Active October 27, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 27, 2014

Registered at 1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 503142613 (Tel: 5156438678)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 27, 2014

Registered at 1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 503142613 (Tel: 5156438678)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 27, 2014

Recorded as CARA DAVIES, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 27, 2014

Surgery (License #R-10022 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396150538
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 26, 2014
Last Update: September 25, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 33369

Charlotte, NC 282333369

Phone: 7043648100

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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