Kathy Hershberger, PA
NPI 1255332680 · Physician Assistant · Topeka, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Hershberger, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1255332680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255332680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15-00785 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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
683 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 248 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 173 | $28 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 83 | $27 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 72 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 32 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 21 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 16 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 15 | 13 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$274 across 14 records (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
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2012-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Hershberger's NPI number?
- Kathy Hershberger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255332680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Hershberger's specialty?
- Kathy Hershberger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathy Hershberger located?
- Kathy Hershberger's practice location on file with NPPES is 634 Sw Mulvane Steet, Topeka, KS 66606.
- What is Kathy Hershberger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Hershberger is (785) 295-7979.
- Does Kathy Hershberger accept Medicare?
- Kathy Hershberger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Hershberger's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Hershberger's NPI (1255332680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.