Cara Elizabeth Panas, APRN -CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Cara Elizabeth Panas is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Oklahoma City, OK with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(405) 608-3800Oklahoma City, OK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cara Elizabeth Panas, APRN -CNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Oklahoma City, OK in group practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.15/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oklahoma
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 333 Nurse Practitioner providers in OKSee all Nurse Practitioner in Oklahoma City12+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1306dNPPES updated 2022-10-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5224 E I 240 Service Rd Ste 303, Oklahoma City, OK 73135-2607

Fax: (405) 628-6379
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Oklahoma on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

99.15/100

Oklahoma avg: 78.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)

Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oklahoma

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

388

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+53%)75%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+34%)66%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+32%)54%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$967 received from industry

52 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cara Elizabeth Panas's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 25, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

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Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7800 Nw 85th Ter, Oklahoma City, OK 73132-3385

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Cara Elizabeth Panas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Cara Elizabeth Panas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Oklahoma City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cara Elizabeth Panas

NPI records show Dr. Panas as active with telehealth listed in Oklahoma City, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (405) 608-3800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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