Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Hudson, DO

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1396150538
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
242 King Ave, Ste 130
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7110
Additional location
10512 Park RD Ste 101
Charlotte, NC 282108473
(704) 542-3631
fax (704) 365-2073
Mailing address
Po Box 33369
Charlotte, NC 282333369

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 25, 2023
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #96874 · North Carolina #2019-01450

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396150538. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
68
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,075
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 30 17 $77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 23 23 $168
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 15 15 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cara Hudson's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Hudson practices Surgery Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Cara Hudson practice?
Dr. Cara Hudson practices at 242 King Ave, Athens, GA 30606. Office phone: 7064757110.
What is Dr. Cara Hudson's NPI?
Dr. Cara Hudson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396150538, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Hudson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Hudson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Hudson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.