Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer
Dr. Cara E. Sawyer
Last updated: Aug 2, 2016

Dr. Cara E. Sawyer

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 10 years
  • Graduation year: 2011
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1316218191

Dr. Cara E. Sawyer D.O.

Surgeon

She is located at 1221 South Gear Avenue Ste #202 in West Burlington, IA 52655. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Boils, Heart Disease, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316218191. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 768-4350. She is affiliated with 4 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Cara E. Sawyer.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Cara E. Sawyer

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Cara E. Sawyer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Apr 20, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferredtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferredtier Accepting new patients

Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Standard Gold HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Standard Silver HMO HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Cara E. Sawyer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

Insurance information looks wrong? Let us know

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Cara E. Sawyer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

Bills through: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

The Medicines Company $170
Allergan $145
Ethicon Us $119

Other

Food and Beverage $901

Studies

Graduated in 2011

Affiliated practices

Henry County Health Center
407 South White Street
Mount Pleasant, 52641 IA
(319) 385-3141
Great River Physicians & Clinics
624 South Roosevelt Avenue
Burlington, 52601 IA
(319) 768-4320
Great River Surgeons
1223 South Gear Avenue
West Burlington, 52655 IA
(319) 768-4350
Great River Clinic at Wapello
220 Mulberry Street
Wapello, 52653 IA
(319) 768-4085

Affiliated hospitals

FORT MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
5445 AVE O
FORT MADISON, 52627 IA
(319) 372-6530
GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
1221 SOUTH GEAR AVENUE
WEST BURLINGTON, 52655 IA
(319) 768-1000

Looking for more Surgeons?

Here are surgeons in Iowa you may want to explore.

Dr. Alexander Wickenkamp
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1215 Duff Avenue Ames, 50010, IA
Dr. David J. Wright
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite A 100 Medical Parkway Denison, 51442, IA
Dr. Krista L. Haines
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 1111 6th Avenue Des Moines, 50314, IA
Dr. Scott Duaine Hamling
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 211 1212 Pleasant Street Des Moines, 50309, IA
Dr. Christopher Vogl
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 140 1415 Woodland Avenue Des Moines, 50309, IA
Dr. Paul W. Dunlavy
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1111 6th Avenue Des Moines, 50314, IA
Dr. Timothy Allen Breon
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1229 C Avenue East Oskaloosa, 52577, IA
Dr. Bhoompally Reddy
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1316 South Main Street Clarion, 50525, IA
Dr. Garrett Filas Mortensen
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1000 Langworthy Street Dubuque, 52001, IA
Dr. Edward Brian Ortell
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1005 Pennsylvania Avenue Ottumwa, 52501, IA

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer accept patients with Medica?

Yes, Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer is affiliated with FORT MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer treat?

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Boils, Heart Disease, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer?

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer's office is located at 1221 South Gear Avenue Ste #202 in West Burlington, IA 52655.

Does Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Sawyer is affiliated with Henry County Health Center. For the full list of practices see this list.