Provider Profile
Cara J. Meckfessel, APRN
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Cara Meckfessel
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health, Cara J. Meckfessel, APRN practices in Little Rock, AR. Medicare claims data shows Cara provided 376 services to 177 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
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
- (501) 225-0576
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 WILSON RD
Little Rock, AR 72205
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Severe Temper Tantrums and Meltdowns
Cognitive disorders
Cognitive issues
- Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Mild cognitive impairment
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Medication side effects
- Involuntary Twitches from Meds
Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
- Delusional disorder
- Hearing Voices and Hallucinations
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
Sleep
- Chronic Nightmares
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
- Neurologic sleep disorders
Stress & lifestyle
- Burnout
- Chronic stress
- Gaslighting and manipulation
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
- Vivitrol and Naltrexone Treatment
Consultations
- Holistic Mental Health Consultation
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Consultation
Crisis care
- Urgent Psychiatric Consultation
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- DNA drug response testing
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
Interventional treatments
- Ketamine Therapy Consultation
- Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Sleep Medication Management
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
Telehealth
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
376 services · 177 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | Treatment | 90792 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
234 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
99 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric 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.
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 nurse practitioners in Little Rock 8
Same specialty, same city.
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 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Cara J. Meckfessel specialize in?
Cara J. Meckfessel is a nurse practitioner in Little Rock, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
Where is Cara J. Meckfessel located?
Cara J. Meckfessel is listed at 1301 Wilson Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Cara J. Meckfessel's phone number?
The number on file is (501) 225-0576. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cara J. Meckfessel?
Cara J. Meckfessel's National Provider Identifier is 1497385009. 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. Meckfessel train?
Cara J. Meckfessel attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cara J. Meckfessel have?
Cara J. Meckfessel has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Cara J. Meckfessel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Cara J. Meckfessel provides treatments such as psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Cara J. Meckfessel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cara J. Meckfessel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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