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Physician Assistant

Cara B. Essling

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Cara B. Essling (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Chicago, IL. NPI 1386069607. 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 B. Essling, 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

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
FemaleGender (as listed)
University of ChicagoGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Cara B. Essling work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Cara B. Essling at 1 hospital: The University of Chicago Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Cara B. Essling see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Crown Point, IN, Hobart, IN and Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cara B. Essling's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Cara B. Essling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara B. Essling 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.
Does Cara B. Essling offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Cara B. Essling offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Cara B. Essling?
(888) 824-0200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cara B. Essling's NPI number?
1386069607. 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 B. Essling works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cara B. Essling 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 B. Essling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cara B. Essling as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Crown Point

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386069607
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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