Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Lorentzen, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Boise, ID

  • NPI 1386936698
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
901 N Curtis RD Ste 304
Boise, ID 837061341
(208) 342-4263
fax (208) 375-0597
Mailing address
901 N Curtis RD, Suite 304
Boise, ID 837061338

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2017
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Idaho #M-13726

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386936698. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
531
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$44,099
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 140 99 $83
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 94 55 $6
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 72 72 $102
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 53 34 $33
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 43 21 $31
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 41 23 $47
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 33 25 $47
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 22 18 $487
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 18 14 $381
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views 15 11 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
68
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$175
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 51 48 $158
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 15 $17

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cara Lorentzen's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Lorentzen practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Boise, ID.
Where does Dr. Cara Lorentzen practice?
Dr. Cara Lorentzen practices at 901 N Curtis RD Ste 304, Boise, ID 837061341. Office phone: 2083424263.
What is Dr. Cara Lorentzen's NPI?
Dr. Cara Lorentzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386936698, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Lorentzen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Lorentzen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Lorentzen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.