Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Boise, ID

Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Boise, Idaho. She graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Idaho Hand Center, Pa and her current practice location is 901 N Curtis Rd Ste 304, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 342-4263.

Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-13726) 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 1386936698.

Contact Information

Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen, MD
901 N Curtis Rd Ste 304,
Boise, ID 83706-1341
(208) 342-4263
(208) 375-0597



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Cara Michelle Lorentzen
GenderFemale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location901 N Curtis Rd Ste 304, Boise, Idaho
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:
  • Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386936698
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375852627
  • Enrollment ID: I20170705002005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386936698NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery M-13726 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Idaho Hand Center, Pa98302500917

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Entity NameIdaho Hand Center, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457530131
PECOS PAC ID: 9830250091
Enrollment ID: O20081205000446

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen, MD
901 N Curtis Rd, Suite 304,
Boise, ID 83706-1338

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Dr Cara Michelle Lorentzen, MD
901 N Curtis Rd Ste 304,
Boise, ID 83706-1341

Ph: (208) 342-4263

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