Active NPI 1073755807 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Gara L. Powell , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Gara Powell, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Gara Powell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST.

Gara Powell is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, removal of impacted ear wax. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1229 E Seminole St

Springfield, MO 658042227

Telephone 4178205750

Fax 4178205066

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities Facility NPI 1598709016

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs +8.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

235 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Powell (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (9.8 Years) 9.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	20	$132.00	$70.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	18	$81.00	$43.52
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination	15	15	$73.00	$29.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	40	$122.16	$71.71
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination	19	19	$73.00	$30.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$75.18	$44.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	38	$114.00	$72.35
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination	16	16	$73.00	$31.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	61	$111.78	$73.27
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	22	22	$127.00	$37.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	17	$161.11	$104.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$67.88	$44.63
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination	13	13	$73.00	$31.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	130	16	$5.00	$1.46
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	108	86	$127.00	$38.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	83	$110.00	$60.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	71	$161.00	$87.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	32	$67.00	$36.03
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	32	31	$312.00	$95.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$166.00	$84.84
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	21	15	$51.00	$11.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	134	110	$110.00	$58.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	99	$161.00	$85.46
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	114	77	$127.00	$37.54
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	104	14	$5.00	$1.61
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	43	42	$312.00	$89.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	39	$67.00	$35.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$166.00	$85.94
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	17	14	$51.00	$12.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	113	$110.00	$57.92
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	120	80	$127.00	$38.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	56	39	$67.00	$34.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	51	$161.00	$85.57
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	35	34	$312.00	$86.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$166.00	$85.87
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$115.00	$59.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	131	$107.73	$57.47
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	95	71	$127.00	$38.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	35	$67.00	$33.88
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	29	29	$312.00	$86.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$165.72	$85.32
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$115.00	$58.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2009006317

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

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 658042227

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1965 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042257

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3231 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658077304

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178886711

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St Fl, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178202064

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1605 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 654012980

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

24 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Audiology

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Amy Richards , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Lauren Stock , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1184083263

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. A. Pinheiro , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1225128655

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Eddie Kirsch , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1265736045

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 03, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2009

Registered at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042227 (Tel: 4178205750)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 2580, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658012580 (Tel: 4178294620)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2009

Recorded as GARA POWELL, PAC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #2009006317 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 25, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073755807

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 25, 2009

Last Update: June 03, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2580

Springfield, MO 658012580

Phone: 4178294620

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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