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Active NPI 1508543349 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kara G File , C-AA

Anesthesiologist Assistant • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kara File, C-AA is a certified Anesthesiologist Assistant practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2023, Kara File delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10010 KENNERLY RD.

Kara File is affiliated with South County Anesthesia Associates Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10010 Kennerly Rd

Saint Louis, MO 631282106

Telephone 3145251000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiologist Assistant in Saint Louis, MO

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -3.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 6.3 Yrs
State Avg: 9.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
175 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (312 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
90.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. File (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (6.3 Years) 6.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
20 20 $569.22 $54.20
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
15 14 $717.27 $67.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-30
Anesthesiologist Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 367H00000X

State License MO 2024045704

An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South County Anesthesia Associates Ltd

10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 631282106

Phone: 3145251000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2024

Anesthesiologist Assistant (License #2024045704 in MO)

NPI Profile Active July 03, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 03, 2023

Registered at 10010 KENNERLY RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631282106 (Tel: 3145251000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 03, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 22406, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631260406 (Tel: 6363867222)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 03, 2023

Recorded as KARA FILE, C-AA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 03, 2023

Anesthesiologist Assistant (License #PENDING in None)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 03, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508543349
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 03, 2023
Last Update: December 30, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 22406

Saint Louis, MO 631260406

Phone: 6363867222

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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