Active NPI 1255497889 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Carrie L. Kugler , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Carrie Kugler, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Carrie Kugler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2115 S FREMONT AVE.

Carrie Kugler is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of chest, 2 views, administration of influenza virus vaccine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2115 S Fremont Ave
Suite 2300

Springfield, MO 658042239

Telephone 4178205600

Fax 4178205606

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Hospital Springfield Facility NPI 1477505816

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +15.2 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

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kugler (25 Years) 25 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	167	$188.00	$98.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	79	$132.00	$70.70
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	28	26	$60.00	$19.74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	23	$264.00	$141.29
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	17	17	$42.00	$29.84
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	15	15	$139.00	$81.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	245	191	$174.02	$101.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	50	$124.11	$71.15
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	47	43	$175.45	$99.31
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	42	41	$60.00	$20.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	26	$240.46	$137.86
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	13	$123.50	$71.72
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	13	13	$42.00	$29.82
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	12	12	$139.00	$71.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	217	188	$163.00	$101.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	115	$114.00	$72.16
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	59	55	$114.00	$72.20
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	31	31	$42.00	$28.87
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	30	30	$139.00	$68.32
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	28	27	$60.00	$19.67
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	19	18	$163.00	$102.45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$228.00	$144.58
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$79.00	$25.73
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	11	11	$42.00	$28.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	204	$111.77	$72.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	211	182	$162.07	$104.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	65	56	$12.00	$3.00
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	59	52	$39.00	$7.67
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	46	44	$53.00	$10.38
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	41	39	$112.63	$73.73
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	24	22	$271.00	$164.75
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	23	23	$92.00	$16.80
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	21	19	$60.00	$20.33
81003 Automated urinalysis test	21	20	$12.00	$2.25
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	16	13	$47.00	$8.46
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	15	15	$162.60	$104.90
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	14	14	$139.00	$65.26
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$79.00	$25.23
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	13	13	$42.00	$16.80
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	12	12	$18.00	$3.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	138	$110.00	$60.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	119	$161.00	$87.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	94	78	$12.00	$2.99
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	87	76	$39.00	$7.72
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	69	65	$53.00	$10.49
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	42	42	$92.00	$16.66
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	29	29	$60.00	$19.02
81003 Automated urinalysis test	29	28	$12.00	$2.23
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	27	26	$18.00	$3.16
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	27	21	$47.00	$8.40
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	22	22	$40.91	$16.52
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	20	17	$39.00	$8.04
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	20	18	$40.00	$8.63
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	18	$131.83	$60.64
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	16	15	$24.00	$8.06
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	15	15	$83.00	$14.98
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$79.00	$23.45
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	13	13	$102.92	$60.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	231	$110.00	$58.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	213	190	$161.00	$86.41
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	150	131	$12.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	115	106	$39.00	$8.46
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	93	90	$53.00	$11.51
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	59	58	$60.00	$17.85
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	56	56	$92.00	$18.30
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	44	43	$18.00	$3.45
81003 Automated urinalysis test	39	38	$12.00	$2.44
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	37	34	$39.00	$8.79
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	26	26	$79.00	$21.75
87070 Bacterial culture	21	19	$47.00	$9.38
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	21	20	$47.00	$9.21
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	18	16	$40.00	$9.42
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	15	13	$24.00	$8.79
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	14	14	$83.00	$16.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$67.00	$35.29
84550 Uric acid level, blood	12	12	$25.00	$4.92
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	12	12	$68.00	$19.68
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	11	11	$271.00	$129.52
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	11	11	$39.00	$15.19
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	11	11	$39.00	$15.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	324	261	$110.00	$57.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	186	$161.00	$85.49
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	162	139	$12.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	124	114	$40.58	$9.40
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	89	84	$55.13	$12.78
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	59	56	$60.00	$16.92
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	52	51	$92.00	$20.33
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	52	43	$18.00	$3.84
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	48	39	$39.00	$9.76
81003 Automated urinalysis test	44	43	$12.00	$2.71
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	40	36	$47.00	$10.23
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	30	15	$50.00	$16.22
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	28	25	$40.00	$10.46
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	26	24	$24.00	$9.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$67.00	$34.51
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	21	21	$38.95	$18.52
87070 Bacterial culture	20	20	$47.00	$10.43
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	16	16	$65.44	$52.03
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	16	15	$83.00	$18.24
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	13	13	$50.00	$10.91
84550 Uric acid level, blood	13	13	$25.00	$5.47
85610 Blood test, clotting time	12	12	$20.33	$4.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$79.00	$20.41
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	11	11	$271.00	$129.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	11	11	$70.91	$18.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	270	$107.16	$57.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	190	$158.94	$84.54
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	80	74	$12.00	$2.94
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	62	61	$58.00	$14.60
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	60	57	$43.00	$10.33
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	50	47	$58.00	$14.00
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	30	30	$37.80	$22.58
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	30	30	$92.00	$22.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$67.00	$34.04
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	26	26	$56.81	$47.81
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$79.00	$20.29
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	19	19	$18.00	$4.26
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	19	19	$39.00	$9.41
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	19	16	$40.00	$11.62
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	19	$12.00	$2.80
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	19	16	$24.00	$10.86
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	15	15	$68.00	$19.38
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$96.92	$25.93
83690 Lipase (fat enzyme) level	13	13	$26.00	$9.26
82150 Amylase (enzyme) level	13	13	$36.00	$8.71
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	12	11	$47.00	$11.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2002011250

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

3231 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658077304

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042239

Phone: 4178203554

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2135 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042239

Phone: 4178202364

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042205

Phone: 4178203738

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Keith Ellis , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033275896

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Courtney Blasczyk , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104688084

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. William Taylor , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1376609909

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Scott , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1437215217

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Richard Cunningham , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1447316294

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alejandra Roa Gonzalez

Internal Medicine

NPI 1528527314

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 July 14, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 14, 2008

Registered at 2115 S FREMONT AVE, SUITE 2300, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042239 (Tel: 4178205600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 14, 2008

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 14, 2008

Recorded as CARRIE KUGLER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 14, 2008

Physician Assistant (License #2002011250 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255497889

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 28, 2006

Last Update: July 14, 2008

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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