Active NPI 1285199075 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kara Becker , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Minneapolis, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kara Becker, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Minneapolis, MN. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Kara Becker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD.

Kara Becker maintains professional affiliations with Tria Orthopaedic Center Llc, Park Nicollet Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6500 Excelsior Blvd

Minneapolis, MN 554264702

Telephone 9529931000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 West Suburban Pathology Consultants Pa Facility NPI 1902865611

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, MN

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

8 Yrs -2.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.3 Yrs

State Avg: 10.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

502 Specialists

Practicing in Minneapolis, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

21.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Becker (8 Years) 8 Yrs

Minneapolis Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml	1,233	12	$1.00	$0.31
Q9965 Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,171	108	$3.00	$1.42
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	604	118	$3.00	$0.97
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	145	133	$438.66	$97.02
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	130	12	$1.00	$0.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	79	$280.44	$54.10
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	54	51	$96.00	$20.42
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	45	34	$548.80	$88.85
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	43	20	$490.00	$77.55
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	41	29	$246.79	$40.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	16	$210.00	$32.76
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	18	17	$244.61	$44.92
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	17	17	$101.00	$21.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,230	112	$1.00	$0.43
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml	900	11	$1.00	$0.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	539	110	$3.00	$1.08
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	133	122	$409.00	$99.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	91	85	$251.97	$53.27
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	81	45	$557.04	$83.84
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	45	44	$89.00	$20.12
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	41	26	$203.65	$39.74
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	28	21	$454.00	$82.30
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	23	22	$107.70	$22.09
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	20	$222.86	$38.59
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	13	$228.31	$46.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,228	120	$1.00	$0.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	530	114	$3.00	$1.13
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	132	128	$375.00	$101.84
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	109	53	$424.00	$84.31
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	92	91	$84.00	$21.21
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	77	74	$231.69	$54.77
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	73	45	$473.34	$88.08
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	53	34	$191.17	$38.06
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	33	32	$88.00	$22.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	32	30	$189.75	$36.65
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	20	18	$184.50	$43.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,890	168	$1.00	$0.32
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml	1,294	15	$1.00	$0.32
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	778	153	$4.00	$1.25
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	191	171	$345.00	$99.91
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	173	45	$439.00	$74.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	126	118	$222.62	$54.01
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	106	45	$496.83	$94.99
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	69	66	$85.00	$21.85
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	49	32	$200.72	$41.43
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	42	42	$89.00	$23.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	41	38	$204.15	$37.87
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	28	24	$197.63	$46.26
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	15	13	$94.00	$24.15
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	15	11	$15.00	$5.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,130	101	$1.00	$0.32
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	432	87	$4.00	$1.43
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	116	104	$306.00	$92.22
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	114	49	$407.00	$79.19
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	100	90	$81.00	$22.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	87	77	$199.15	$52.00
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	76	31	$477.53	$101.34
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	29	21	$175.07	$40.35
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	25	24	$85.00	$23.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	25	23	$179.92	$38.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	386	80	$4.00	$1.53
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	380	37	$1.00	$0.29
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	95	94	$272.00	$83.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	68	67	$205.97	$51.75
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	67	65	$77.00	$22.41
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	52	26	$390.00	$80.14
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	32	17	$149.89	$30.23
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	31	22	$401.00	$93.66
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	17	17	$81.00	$23.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	16	$176.38	$38.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 12916

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Park Nicollet Clinic

15800 95th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 553694400

Phone: 9529931440

Tria Orthopaedic Center Llc

8100 Northland Dr, Bloomington, MN 554314800

Phone: 9528318742

Park Nicollet Clinic

5320 Hyland Greens Dr, Bloomington, MN 554373934

Phone: 9529932400

Park Nicollet Clinic

6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 554264702

Phone: 9529933123

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Jennifer Hester , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Williams , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1043174360

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Dr. Amy Eastenson , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1043272438

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tina Lavin , SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1053439497

Speech-Language Pathologist

Molly Smith , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1073006672

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Brittany Nguyen , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1083118319

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2019

Registered at 6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 554264702 (Tel: 9529931000)

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NPI Profile Active February 05, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 05, 2019

Registered at 6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554264702 (Tel: 9529935000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2019

Registered at 1913 STONE CRK, HUDSON, WI 540169339

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 05, 2019

Recorded as KARA BECKER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #12916 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 05, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285199075

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 05, 2019

Last Update: February 22, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6500 Excelsior Blvd

St Louis Park, MN 554264702

Phone: 9529931000

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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