Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cara Ascarrunz, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Durango, CO
- NPI 1528641693
- Accepts Medicare
- 4 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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523 S Camino del Rio, Ste B
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-1970
fax (970) 259-1668
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2021 — 5 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 16, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2022 — 4 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Colorado #PA.0007419
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528641693. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,580
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,345
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,247 | 263 | $6 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 358 | 338 | $52 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 207 | 191 | $77 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 188 | 183 | $88 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 181 | 173 | $49 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 130 | 130 | $95 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 115 | 115 | $62 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 35 | 31 | $100 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 27 | 21 | $44 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 27 | 27 | $148 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Durango Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 172. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$532
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 6 | $174.27 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $99.07 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $82.16 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $56.34 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 2 | $47.50 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $38.53 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $33.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
260
Patients
195
Total drug cost
$11,517
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 69 | 56 | $761 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 51 | 46 | $4,833 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 39 | 29 | $565 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 30 | 27 | $1,657 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 16 | 13 | $104 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 15 | 0 | $3,236 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 15 | 13 | $116 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 11 | $160 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 11 | 0 | $84 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cara Ascarrunz's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Ascarrunz practices Physician Assistant in Durango, CO.
Where does Dr. Cara Ascarrunz practice?
Dr. Cara Ascarrunz practices at 523 S Camino del Rio, Ste B, Durango, CO 81303. Office phone: 9702471970.
What is Dr. Cara Ascarrunz's NPI?
Dr. Cara Ascarrunz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528641693, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Ascarrunz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Ascarrunz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Ascarrunz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.