Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cara Hindel

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Zanesville, OH
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
716 ADAIR AVE, Zanesville, OH 43701
7408919000
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1306227921 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hindel from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hindel

Dr. Cara Hindel is a nurse practitioner - family in Zanesville, OH, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hindel performed 204 Medicare services across 128 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hindel received a total of $733 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hindel is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 48% volume in OH $733 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
204
Medicare services
Top 48% in OH for nurse practitioner - family
128
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~19 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
 79 $10 $20
Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument
A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels.
 75 $3 $5
Urine microalbumin test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function.
 27 $6 $9
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
 23 $2 $5
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$733
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $183/year across 4 years
Top 31% in OH for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
43
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$733 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$150
2023
$315
2022
$217
2021
$52

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$260
Abbott Laboratories
$90
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$43
PFIZER INC.
$41
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$37
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$27
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · APTIMA · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Kerendia · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZENPEP
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
211
Per 100K population
244.3
County median income
$59,203
Nearest hospital
GENESIS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hindel is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hindel experienced with hemoglobin a1c test (diabetes monitoring)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hindel performed 79 hemoglobin a1c test (diabetes monitoring) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hindel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hindel received a total of $733 from 17 companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hindel's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Zanesville?
Dr. Hindel's average Medicare payment per service is $6. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hindel) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →