Kara Turnbull, PA-C
NPI 1033422910 · Physician Assistant · Taylorsville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Turnbull, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Taylorsville, NC (NPI 1033422910).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033422910
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01491 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
624 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 168 | $103 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 148 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 38 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $132 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 135 | 66 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 68 | 55 |
| Celecoxib | 58 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 53 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 46 | 42 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 37 | 14 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 25 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-20
- Last updated
- 2019-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Turnbull's NPI number?
- Kara Turnbull's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033422910, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Turnbull's specialty?
- Kara Turnbull is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Turnbull located?
- Kara Turnbull's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Macedonia Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681-8414.
- What is Kara Turnbull's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Turnbull is (828) 635-8430.
- Does Kara Turnbull accept Medicare?
- Kara Turnbull is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Turnbull's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Turnbull's NPI (1033422910) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.