Cara C Cockerill, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Albert Lea, MN

Cara C Cockerill, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Christus Trinity Clinic and her current practice location is 404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 373-2384.

Cara C Cockerill is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 55249) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033404082.

Contact Information

Cara C Cockerill, MD
404 W Fountain St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007-2437
(507) 373-2384
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameCara C Cockerill
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience13 Years
Location404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Cara C Cockerill graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033404082
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2011
  • Last Update Date: 01/03/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092963272
  • Enrollment ID: I20160808001470

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Cara C Cockerill such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033404082NPI-NPPES
ENROLLEDMedicaidMN
ENROLLEDMedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 74068 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology Q7851 (Texas)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 55249 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-san MarcosSan marcos, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christus Trinity Clinic30724267411227

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameChristus Trinity Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285684225
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426741
Enrollment ID: O20031204001091

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093846248
PECOS PAC ID: 5991800310
Enrollment ID: O20070413000218

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Cara C Cockerill, MD
404 W Fountain St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007-2437

Ph: (507) 373-2384
Cara C Cockerill, MD
404 W Fountain St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007-2437

Ph: (507) 373-2384

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