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Rheumatology

Cara L. Hammonds, MD

Works at hospitals in Paducah, KY · Marion, KY · Benton, KY … · Kentucky

Summary

Cara L. Hammonds, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Paducah, KY, Marion, KY and Benton, KY and other places. NPI 1841401494. 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 L. Hammonds, 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

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
21Years since medical school (graduated 2005)
University Of Louisville School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Marshall County Hospital DistrictGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Cara L. Hammonds work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Cara L. Hammonds at 5 hospitals: Baptist Health Paducah, Crittenden Community Hospital, Marshall County Hospital, Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital and Murray-Calloway County Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Cara L. Hammonds see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Benton, KY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cara L. Hammonds's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Cara L. Hammonds accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara L. Hammonds 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 L. Hammonds?
(270) 527-2411, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cara L. Hammonds's NPI number?
1841401494. 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 L. Hammonds works

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

  • 617 Old Symsonia RdBenton, KY 42025 (270) 527‑2411
  • 619 Old Symsonia RdBenton, KY 42025

Group practices

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

  • Marshall County Hospital District19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841401494
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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