2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1770530420 MD
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CARA EAST, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in DALLAS, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
526
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.3K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARA EAST, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DALLAS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 526 claims across 75 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $13.3K across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARA EAST, MD filed 526 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DALLAS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CARA EAST, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CARA EAST, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2006

NPI 1770530420

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

526 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CARA EAST, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in DALLAS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770530420. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CARA EAST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3600 GASTON AVE, DALLAS, TX, 75246, with a listed phone of (214) 826-6044. NPI 1770530420 was issued on 05/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EAST most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 526 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3600 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246

Provider Details

NPI 1770530420
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/28/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CARA EAST, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13.3K

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CARA EAST, MD. To verify CARA EAST, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CARA EAST, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 526 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

526
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,357
Total Day Supply
40,477
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$132K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
71
Metoprolol Succinate
52
Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
31
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Ezetimibe
26
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
24
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
24
Eliquis
Apixaban
22
Olmesartan Medoxomil
20
Carvedilol
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How CARA EAST, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

CARA EAST, MD's 526 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EAST.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARA EAST, MD's specialty?
CARA EAST, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in DALLAS, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does CARA EAST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARA EAST, MD wrote 526 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is CARA EAST, MD located?
CARA EAST, MD is located at 3600 GASTON AVE, DALLAS, TX, 75246. Phone: (214) 826-6044.
What is CARA EAST, MD's NPI number?
CARA EAST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770530420, issued on 05/28/2006.
Does CARA EAST, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARA EAST, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARA EAST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARA EAST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARA EAST, MD accept Medicare?
CARA EAST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 526 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARA EAST, MD's credentials?
CARA EAST, MD's NPI is 1770530420 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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