Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Firch, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Sterling, IL

  • NPI 1730585514
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 E Miller RD
Sterling, IL 610811252
(815) 625-4790

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2020
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #085005242

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730585514. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
673
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$46,982
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 368 278 $81
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 85 80 $29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 78 76 $55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 76 76 $112
91200 Measurement of liver stiffness 29 28 $9
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 25 25 $55
91065 Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms 12 12 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,604
Transactions
103
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 30 $465.86
ABBVIE INC. 19 $268.48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 10 $203.64
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. 15 $189.37
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 13 $180.85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 6 $107.65
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $57.15
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 3 $56.94
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 3 $47.17
Celgene Corporation 2 $26.47

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,604

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,171
Patients
790
Total drug cost
$210,625
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 875 289 $17,706
Famotidine Generic 315 120 $6,033
Omeprazole Generic 247 81 $5,737
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 145 64 $4,214
Sucralfate Generic 110 53 $7,478
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 97 36 $54,425
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 88 27 $98,960
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 62 28 $896
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 58 18 $2,637
Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) Brand 51 16 $3,610

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cara Firch's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Firch practices Physician Assistant in Sterling, IL.
Where does Dr. Cara Firch practice?
Dr. Cara Firch practices at 101 E Miller RD, Sterling, IL 610811252. Office phone: 8156254790.
What is Dr. Cara Firch's NPI?
Dr. Cara Firch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730585514, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Firch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Firch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Firch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99441); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.