Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Arender, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Lincoln, MO

  • NPI 1114643574
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
302 North Highway 65
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3915

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2022040685

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1114643574. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,072
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,064
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 206 41 $0
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 191 161 $70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 150 139 $99
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg 96 24 $0
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 85 58 $11
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 83 81 $34
87502 Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus 55 52 $92
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit 37 37 $129
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 30 15 $6
87651 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique 25 25 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
300
Patients
246
Total drug cost
$3,492
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azithromycin Generic 46 46 $267
Methylprednisolone Generic 45 45 $398
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 31 30 $399
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 28 28 $257
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 25 21 $1,070
Prednisone Generic 20 19 $95
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 17 16 $188
Fluconazole Generic 15 15 $92
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 14 13 $80
Cephalexin Generic 13 13 $73

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cara Arender's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Arender practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Lincoln, MO.
Where does Dr. Cara Arender practice?
Dr. Cara Arender practices at 302 North Highway 65, Lincoln, MO 65338. Office phone: 6605473915.
What is Dr. Cara Arender's NPI?
Dr. Cara Arender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114643574, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Arender accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Arender accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Arender commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.