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Active NPI 1427575109 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kara Smith , PA

Physician Assistant • Indio, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kara Smith, PA is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physician Assistant in Indio, CA. Practice services are available at 81719 DR CARREON BLVD STE A under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

81719 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste A

Indio, CA 922015518

Telephone 7603470707
Fax 7603473378
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Indio, CA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 8.9 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Indio, CA (14617 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
64 46 $90.00 $65.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CA 54734

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013098557

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Georgia Whitmer , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1225112428

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1386403442
Carol Manners

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1548884943
Dr. Narendra Chandrashekar , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1598715476

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stephanie Townsend , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1780117663

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2017

Registered at 81719 DR CARREON BLVD STE A, INDIO, CA 922015518 (Tel: (760) 347-0707)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2017

Registered at 81719 DR CARREON BLVD STE A, INDIO, CA 922015518 (Tel: 7603470707)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2017

Recorded as KARA SMITH, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #54734 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 24, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427575109
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 24, 2017
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

81719 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste A

Indio, CA 922015518

Phone: 7603470707

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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