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Active NPI 1174303481 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cara Diane Knutson , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Coon Rapids, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cara Knutson, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Coon Rapids, MN. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since graduating from Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department in 2023, Cara Knutson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11850 BLACKFOOT ST NW STE 450.

Cara Knutson maintains professional affiliations with Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc, Allina Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11850 Blackfoot St Nw Ste 450

Coon Rapids, MN 554332773

Telephone 7632360800
Fax 7632361312
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Allina Health System Facility NPI 1316985039

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Coon Rapids, MN

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 8.8 Yrs
State Avg: 10.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
83 Specialists

Practicing in Coon Rapids, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
30.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knutson (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Coon Rapids Specialty Average (8.8 Years) 8.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
96 89 $330.00 $73.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
64 61 $350.00 $102.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
49 49 $335.00 $89.91
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
42 21 $55.00 $16.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
37 37 $430.00 $137.26
81003 Automated urinalysis test
33 31 $20.00 $2.20
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)
23 23 $75.00 $40.55
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)
15 15 $50.00 $16.20
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
13 13 $90.00 $11.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-04
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 15645

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

Allina Health System

8100 W 78th St, Edina, MN 554392570

Phone: 9529469777

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

14800 W Mountain View Blvd, Surprise, AZ 853742700

Phone: 6233857299

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

18589 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 853081258

Phone: 6025472600

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

914 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 852882116

Phone: 4809248382

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

5410 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 853064711

Phone: 6025306189

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

10240 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 853022044

Phone: 6237422060

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

9494 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 853051119

Phone: 6238722226

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

7650 S 59th Ave, Laveen, AZ 853393071

Phone: 6024768888

Nextcare Arizona I Jv Llc

13840 W Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 853403084

Phone: 6028534057

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1093972341

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Adam Bloemke , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1194923383

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Meagan O'grady , ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1336543180

Certified Athletic Trainer

Mindy Tschann , CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1659689909

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Jocelyn Sweeney , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1780083063

Nurse Practitioner

Paul Linson , CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1891029872

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location March 04, 2026

Registered at 11850 BLACKFOOT ST NW STE 450, COON RAPIDS, MN 554332773 (Tel: 7632360800)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2026

Registered at 2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554071321 (Tel: 6122629000)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 04, 2026

Physician Assistant (License #15645 in MN)

NPI Profile Active October 03, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 03, 2023

Registered at 10240 N 43RD AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 853022044 (Tel: 6237422060)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2023

Registered at 10240 N 43RD AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 853022044 (Tel: 6237422060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2023

Recorded as CARA KNUTSON, PA-C

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2023

Physician Assistant

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 03, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174303481
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 03, 2023
Last Update: March 04, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2925 Chicago Ave

Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Phone: 6122629000

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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