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Nephrology

Gabriel Cara Fuentes, MD

Sees patients in Columbus, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Gabriel Cara Fuentes, MD is a nephrologist at 700 Children'S Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. Phone: (614) 722-4579. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1194080242. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 700 Children'S Dr, Columbus, OH 43205 · Directions
  • Phone: (614) 722‑4579
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.
  • Medical school: graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gabriel Cara Fuentes, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gabriel Cara Fuentes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gabriel Cara Fuentes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Gabriel Cara Fuentes's NPI number?
1194080242. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gabriel Cara Fuentes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gabriel Cara Fuentes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.260 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194080242
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians