Cara Whittingham, FNP
Cara Whittingham is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Lancaster, NY with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cara Whittingham, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Lancaster, NY. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.64/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
208
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
566
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $99k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$58 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Whittingham's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100040
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Cara Whittingham
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cara Whittingham for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Lancaster 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 Whittingham
NPI records show Dr. Whittingham as active with telehealth listed in Lancaster, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 213-8018.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cara Whittingham
Practice Location
381 Town Line Rd, Lancaster, NY 14086-9670
Mailing Address
381 Town Line Rd, Lancaster, NY 14086-9670
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