Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Garretson, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1033249677
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1460 N. Halsted St., # 203
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 926-3627
fax (913) 588-8300
Mailing address
680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 818
Chicago, IL 60202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 4, 2011
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kansas #6618

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033249677. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,065
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$76,130
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 371 66 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 211 144 $136
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 132 86 $53
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 114 80 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 109 90 $96
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 51 45 $88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 35 32 $190
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 29 27 $60
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 13 11 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in Chicago Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
177
Patients
91
Total drug cost
$4,376
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 81 40 $1,832
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 37 29 $370
Finasteride Generic 21 0 $237
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 14 11 $893
Desonide Generic 13 11 $624
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 11 0 $420

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cara Garretson's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Garretson practices Dermatology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Cara Garretson practice?
Dr. Cara Garretson practices at 1460 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60642. Office phone: 3129263627.
What is Dr. Cara Garretson's NPI?
Dr. Cara Garretson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033249677, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Garretson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Garretson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Garretson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.