Summary

Cara Cuc Sheppard, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner who provides pregnancy, sexual and reproductive, gynecologic health, family planning, adolescent, and menopausal care to diverse patients. She believes in advocating for her patients through shared decision-making positively impacting their health. She respects human dignity. She supports low intervention births and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) deliveries. She offers a safe space for patients with a history of trauma. She walks by her patient's side to ensure that any obstacles are easier to overcome, providing the highest level of compassionate and empathetic care. When not at work, she is traveling with her husband and two boys. She enjoys growing flowers organically and sustainably - grounding herself and connecting with Mother Nature.

Quick Facts

  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas OB-GYN - 320 Santa Fe

320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 300Encinitas, CA 92024
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Burmese, Spanish Speaks English
Encinitas , CALos Altos , CAElk Grove , CAHouston , TX
Med School: Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Cara Cuc Sheppard

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Cara Cuc Sheppard has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Cara Cuc Sheppard has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Nurse Midwife
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, California, 2026, Active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cara Cuc Sheppard's office located?
Cara Cuc Sheppard's office is located at 320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 300, Encinitas, CA, 92024.
Does Cara Cuc Sheppard accept my insurance?
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Does Cara Cuc Sheppard accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Cara Cuc Sheppard has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Is Cara Cuc Sheppard accepting new patients?
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