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- 523 S Camino del Rio, Ste B, Durango, CO 81303
About Cara Ascarrunz
Cara M. Ascarrunz, PA-C is a physician assistant based in Durango, CO. Medicare claims data shows Cara provided 4,818 services to 2,642 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528641693.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (970) 247-1970
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Practice Locations
523 S CAMINO DEL RIO, STE B
Durango, CO 81303
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,818 services · 2,642 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,417 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
682 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
294 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
64 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
51 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
24 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth | Treatment | 96567 |
50 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg) | Drug given | J7308 |
55 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physician assistants in Durango 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 6
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Cara M. Ascarrunz's specialty?
Cara M. Ascarrunz is a physician assistant in Durango, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Cara M. Ascarrunz?
Cara M. Ascarrunz is listed at 523 S Camino del Rio, Ste B, Durango, CO 81303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Cara M. Ascarrunz?
The number on file is (970) 247-1970. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cara M. Ascarrunz?
Cara M. Ascarrunz's National Provider Identifier is 1528641693. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Cara M. Ascarrunz's education?
Cara M. Ascarrunz attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cara M. Ascarrunz have?
Cara M. Ascarrunz has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Cara M. Ascarrunz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Cara M. Ascarrunz performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as application of light to destroy precancer skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Cara M. Ascarrunz's profile verified?
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