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Active NPI 1134463003 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cara M. Ackerman , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Columbus, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cara Ackerman, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Columbus, OH. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Cara Ackerman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 410 W 10TH AVE.

Cara Ackerman maintains professional affiliations with Lahey Clinic Inc, Cardiovascular Center At Tufts Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope, replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

410 W 10th Ave

Columbus, OH 432101240

Telephone 6142938000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Columbus, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs +6.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.7 Yrs
State Avg: 9.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
731 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, OH (5376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
90.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ackerman (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Columbus Specialty Average (7.7 Years) 7.7 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
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft
20 20 $2595.20 $251.19
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope
16 16 $23.31 $2.24
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine
13 13 $3139.74 $307.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License OH 50.005976RX

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

State License MA PA4570

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 - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License MA PA4570

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0348803 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lahey Clinic Inc

29 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 018050001

Cardiovascular Center At Tufts Medical Center Inc

800 Washigton St, Boston, MA 021111552

Phone: 6176365000

Lahey Clinic Inc

41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 018050001

Phone: 7817448771

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 09, 2019

Registered at 410 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 432101240 (Tel: 6142938000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 09, 2019

Registered at 700 ACKERMAN RD STE 2120, COLUMBUS, OH 432021559 (Tel: 6143668030)

NPI Profile Active January 30, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2014

Registered at 800 WASHINGTON ST, #266, BOSTON, MA 021111552 (Tel: 6176365000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2014

Registered at 27 WHEELER ST, #318, CAMBRIDGE, MA 021381138 (Tel: 4193570132)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2014

Recorded as CARA ACKERMAN, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #PA4570 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 16, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134463003
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 16, 2012
Last Update: June 12, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120

Columbus, OH 432021559

Phone: 6143668030

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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