Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Hammonds, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Rheumatology Physician · Paducah, KY

  • NPI 1841401494
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 20.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
225 Medical Center Dr, Suite 206
Paducah, KY 420037914
(270) 441-4890
fax (270) 441-4132

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2017
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #46612 · Tennessee #635
Medicaid
KY #7100130940

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841401494. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
178
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$21,141
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 135 80 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 20 $84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $156

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 1 $17.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
972
Patients
146
Total drug cost
$760,028
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 239 52 $12,787
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 191 40 $5,742
Prednisone Generic 130 34 $809
Leflunomide Generic 88 20 $8,208
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 70 0 $515,992
Alendronate Sodium Generic 34 0 $507
Allopurinol Generic 29 0 $451
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 29 0 $484
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 29 0 $208,028
Sulfasalazine Generic 28 0 $427

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cara Hammonds's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Hammonds practices Rheumatology Physician in Paducah, KY.
Where does Dr. Cara Hammonds practice?
Dr. Cara Hammonds practices at 225 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY 420037914. Office phone: 2704414890.
What is Dr. Cara Hammonds's NPI?
Dr. Cara Hammonds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841401494, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Hammonds accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Hammonds accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Hammonds commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.