Quick answers
- Does Cara L. English accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara L. English 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Cara L. English see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 151 Original Medicare patients and 793 services for Cara L. English. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cara L. English's NPI number?
- 1629243092. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Cara L. English, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 151 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 793 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)362 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)148 services
- Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes (99498)66 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)47 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)45 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol64%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia54%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety48%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
Hospitals where Cara L. English works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cara L. English at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Angel Medical CenterFranklin, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341326
Practice locations
Addresses where Cara L. English is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3 Wilson StAndrews, NC 28901 (828) 692‑6178
- 571 S Allen RdFlat Rock, NC 28731 (828) 692‑6178
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cara L. English as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospice of Henderson County Inc44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospice of Henderson County Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629243092 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians