Dr. Cara A. Ystad
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 16 years
- Graduated from: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
- Graduation year: 2005
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1730239625
Dr. Cara A. Ystad O.D.
Optometrist
She is located at 5102 South Packard Avenue in Cudahy, WI 53110. Can help patients with the following: Blindness, Eye Strain, Glaucoma, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Pink Eye, Retinal Imaging. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730239625. Appointment can be made via the phone number (414) 769-6120. She is affiliated with 2 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Cara Ystad, being an optometrist, 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 A. Ystad.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Cara A. Ystad
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Cara A. Ystad as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean HSA (+ Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway/Lean 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway/Lean 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred/Broad 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway/Lean 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway/Lean 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $0 Ded / $2500 Rx Ded | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $0 Ded / $2500 Rx Ded - Vision Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $9600 ($45 PCP Copay) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $9600 ($45 PCP Copay) - Vision Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze Standard $7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze Standard $7500 - Vision Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $0 Ded | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $0 Ded - Vision Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $3300 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $3300 - Vision Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold Standard $2000 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold Standard $2000 - Vision Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $4700 Ded / $5000 Rx Ded | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $4700 Ded / $5000 Rx Ded - Vision Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $5000 Ded / $6000 Rx Ded | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $5000 Ded / $6000 Rx Ded - Vision Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver Standard $6000 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver Standard $6000 - Vision Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
HealthPartners
Network data as of Mar 13, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak $1,300 Gold | PPO · Gold | Network | Accepting new patients |
| Oak $2,000 Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Network | Accepting new patients |
Network Health
Network data as of Jan 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Network Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Bronze $0 Medical Deductible (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Signatureprestigebronzezeromedicaldeductible | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Bronze $0 Medical Deductible + Dental + Vision | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Signatureprestigebronzezeromedicaldeductibledv | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Bronze $0 Medical Deductible + Dental +Vision | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Signatureprestigebronzezeromedicaldeductibledv | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Bronze Essential + 3 Free PCP Visits | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Prestigebronzeessential | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Bronze Essential + Dental + Vision + 3 Free PCP Visits | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Prestigebronzeessentialdv | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Bronze Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Prestigebronzeplus | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Gold | HMO · Gold | Prestigegold | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Gold 50 + 1 Free PCP Visit | HMO · Gold | Prestigegoldfifty | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Gold 50 + Dental + Vision + 1 Free PCP Visit | HMO · Gold | Prestigegoldfiftydv | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Gold Essential + 3Free PCP Visits | HMO · Gold | Prestigegoldessential | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Gold Essential + Dental + Vision + 3 Free PCP Visits | HMO · Gold | Prestigegoldessentialdv | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Silver | HMO · Silver | Prestigesilver | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Silver Essential + 3 Free PCP Visits | HMO · Silver | Prestigesilveressential | Accepting new patients |
| Prestige Silver Essential + Dental + Vision + 3 Free PCP Visits | HMO · Silver | Prestigesilveressentialdv | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | 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 A. Ystad is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Cara A. Ystad is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Myeyedr Optometry Of Wisconsin Llc
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
| Alcon | $371 |
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $113 |
| Coopervision | $19 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $531 |
Studies
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated in 2005
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Cara Ystad have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Cara Ystad is affiliated with Aurora Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Cara Ystad treat?
Dr. Cara Ystad provides treatment for Blindness, Eye Strain, Glaucoma, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Pink Eye, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Cara Ystad accept patients with CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare)?
Yes, Dr. Cara Ystad is listed in-network for CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Cara Ystad?
Dr. Cara Ystad's office is located at 5102 South Packard Avenue in Cudahy, WI 53110.