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Edit this profileWhere to find Cara C. Cockerill, MD
- Albert Lea location main office
404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Rochester location
200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 - San Antonio location
18518 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78258 - San Marcos location
1340 Wonder World Dr Ste 2300, San Marcos, TX 78666
About Dr. Cockerill
Based in Albert Lea, MN, Cara C. Cockerill, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Cara cared for 737 Medicare patients across 1,336 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen. NPI 1033404082 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (507) 373-2384
- Email not available
Practice Locations
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
Albert Lea, MN 56007
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
18518 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78258
1340 Wonder World Dr Ste 2300
San Marcos, TX 78666
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery Consultation
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue tie release
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,336 services · 737 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
87 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
83 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
49 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
46 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
300 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
186 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
186 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
167 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cockerill specialize in?
Dr. Cockerill is an otolaryngology (ent) in Albert Lea, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cockerill located?
Dr. Cockerill is listed at 404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cockerill's phone number?
The number on file is (507) 373-2384. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cockerill's NPI number?
Dr. Cockerill's National Provider Identifier is 1033404082. 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
Where did Dr. Cockerill go to medical school?
Dr. Cockerill attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cockerill been practicing?
Dr. Cockerill has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cockerill do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cockerill performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Cockerill confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cockerill. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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