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Active NPI 1679646327 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cara Kathleen Bennett , PA-C

Physician Assistant • State College, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cara Bennett, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in State College, PA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Cara Bennett delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 320 ROLLING RIDGE DR STE 100.

Cara Bennett is affiliated with Susquehanna Valley Professional Associates, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

320 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 100

State College, PA 168017641

Telephone 8149322503

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in State College, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.0 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
99 Specialists

Practicing in State College, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
13.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bennett (17 Years) 17 Yrs
State College Specialty Average (13.0 Years) 13.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-26
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA051224

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

Susquehanna Valley Professional Associates, Inc

320 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, PA 168017641

Phone: 8148670670

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

17 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2024

Registered at 320 ROLLING RIDGE DR STE 100, STATE COLLEGE, PA 168017641 (Tel: 8149322503)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2024

Registered at 320 ROLLING RIDGE DR STE 100, STATE COLLEGE, PA 168017641 (Tel: 8148670670)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2024

Physician Assistant

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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2021

Registered at 208 ALDRICH AVE, ALTOONA, PA 166023204 (Tel: 8149322503)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2021

Registered at 208 ALDRICH AVE, ALTOONA, PA 166023204 (Tel: 8149322503)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #MA051224 in PA)

NPI Profile Active January 19, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2018

Registered at 615 6TH AVENUE, PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, ALTOONA, PA 16602 (Tel: 8149447383)

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2018

Registered at 2513 9TH ST, ALTOONA, PA 166013818 (Tel: 8149430109)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 19, 2018

Recorded as CARA BENNETT, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 19, 2018

Physician Assistant (License #MA051224 in PA)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2513 9TH ST, ALTOONA, PA 166013818 (Tel: 8149430109)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2513 9TH ST, ALTOONA, PA 166013818

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CARA FOX, PA

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

Physician Assistant (License #MA051224 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679646327
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 17, 2006
Last Update: August 26, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

320 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 100

State College, PA 168017641

Phone: 8148670670

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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