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Anesthesiology

Cara Esser, MD

Works at hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Cara Esser, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI 1104357367. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cara Esser, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
9Years since medical school (graduated 2017)
FemaleGender (as listed)
University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Cara Esser work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Cara Esser at 1 hospital: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Cara Esser see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cara Esser's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
Does Cara Esser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara Esser accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Cara Esser?
(412) 784-4396, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cara Esser's NPI number?
1104357367. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Cara Esser works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cara Esser at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Cara Esser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cara Esser as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Pittsburgh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2017
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104357367
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians