Kara Kaplan, MD
NPI 1043751456 · Nephrology Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Kaplan, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1043751456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043751456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.145934 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
655 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 409 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 103 | $108 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 94 | $202 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 49 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$202 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 28 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 13 |
| Levofloxacin | 12 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | 11 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1320 W Main StNewark, OH 43055-1822Phone: (220) 564-1791Fax: (220) 564-1790
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-17
- Last updated
- 2025-12-03
- Certified
- 2025-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Kaplan's NPI number?
- Kara Kaplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043751456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Kaplan's specialty?
- Kara Kaplan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Kaplan located?
- Kara Kaplan's practice location on file with NPPES is 543 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 43203-1278.
- What is Kara Kaplan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Kaplan is (614) 293-4837.
- Does Kara Kaplan accept Medicare?
- Kara Kaplan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Kaplan's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Kaplan's NPI (1043751456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.