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Nurse Practitioner

Cara E. Answini, NP

Sees patients in Pittsburgh, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Cara E. Answini, NP (Nurse Practitioner) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI 1245995554. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cara E. Answini, 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

Nurse PractitionerPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
2Years since medical school (graduated 2024)
FemaleGender (as listed)
University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Cara E. Answini see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cara E. Answini's specialty?
Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
Does Cara E. Answini accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara E. Answini 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 E. Answini?
(412) 624-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cara E. Answini's NPI number?
1245995554. 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 Cara E. Answini is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cara E. Answini 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 nurse practitioners in Pittsburgh

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

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Clinician information

CredentialNP
Graduation year2024
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245995554
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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