Provider Profile
Cara J. Foss, N.P.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Cara Foss
Cara J. Foss, N.P. is a nurse practitioner practicing in Burlington, MA. According to Medicare claims data, Cara cared for 266 Medicare patients across 382 services. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (781) 744-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER 41 MALL ROAD
Burlington, MA 01805
260 Merrimac St
Newburyport, MA 01950
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
382 services · 266 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
116 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
101 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99350 |
48 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
44 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99344 |
40 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
20 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
13 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
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 nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Burlington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Cara J. Foss?
Cara J. Foss is a nurse practitioner in Burlington, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Cara J. Foss's address?
Cara J. Foss is listed at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Cara J. Foss?
The number on file is (781) 744-8000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Cara J. Foss's NPI number?
Cara J. Foss's National Provider Identifier is 1790750354. 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 Cara J. Foss train?
Cara J. Foss attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Cara J. Foss been practicing?
Cara J. Foss has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Cara J. Foss perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Cara J. Foss the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Cara J. Foss confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cara J. Foss. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.