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Active NPI 1700849197 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cara E Simone , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Minneapolis, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cara Simone, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Minneapolis, MN. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Cara Simone delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2220 RIVERSIDE AVE.

Cara Simone is affiliated with Healtheast Medical Research Institute and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2220 Riverside Ave

Minneapolis, MN 554541321

Telephone 6123393663
Fax 6123711732
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Group Health Plan Inc Facility NPI 1700932449

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 10.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
502 Specialists

Practicing in Minneapolis, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
21.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simone (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Minneapolis Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
70 46 $491.06 $105.64
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
57 39 $18.77 $8.65
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test
33 30 $18.18 $6.34
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level
28 21 $27.25 $9.52
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
22 14 $43.00 $13.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
19 16 $348.47 $74.97
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
19 19 $29.47 $10.35
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
18 16 $23.44 $8.29
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
17 17 $39.00 $13.12
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
12 12 $46.17 $16.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 10001

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

Healtheast Medical Research Institute

9900 Tamarack Rd, Woodbury, MN 551253609

Phone: 6514715800

Healtheast Medical Research Institute

2945 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN 551091242

Phone: 6512327800

Healtheast Medical Research Institute

1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN 551254445

Phone: 6512320100

Healtheast Medical Research Institute

1875 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN 551252298

Phone: 6512326800

Healtheast Medical Research Institute

1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 551091126

Phone: 6512327000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2220 RIVERSIDE AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541321 (Tel: 6123393663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 8100 34TH AVE S, 21110Q, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554251672 (Tel: 9528835463)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CARA SIMONE, PA C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #10001 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700849197
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 08, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8100 34th Ave S, 21110q

Bloomington, MN 554251672

Phone: 9528835463

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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