Physician Profile
Cara A. Watts, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watts
Based in Chicago, IL, Cara A. Watts, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Cara graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2011. According to Medicare claims data, Cara cared for 926 Medicare patients across 1,790 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (866) 600-2273
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1740 W TAYLOR ST
Chicago, IL 60612
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
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,790 services · 926 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
174 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
55 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
412 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
245 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
165 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
94 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
263 | More 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 |
165 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
96 | 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
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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Cara A. Watts's specialty?
Cara A. Watts is an otolaryngology (ent) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Cara A. Watts?
Cara A. Watts is listed at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Cara A. Watts?
The number on file is (866) 600-2273. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Cara A. Watts's NPI number?
Cara A. Watts's National Provider Identifier is 1477842342. 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 A. Watts's education?
Cara A. Watts attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Cara A. Watts been practicing?
Cara A. Watts has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Cara A. Watts known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Cara A. Watts performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 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 Cara A. Watts confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cara A. Watts. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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