Kara Topka, PA-C
NPI 1255707071 · Medical Physician Assistant · Altoona, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Topka, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Altoona, PA (NPI 1255707071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255707071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA057744 (PA)
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
10 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
333 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 39 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 14 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$108 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 519 | 200 |
| Omeprazole | 359 | 115 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 214 | 214 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 103 | 103 |
| Sucralfate | 98 | 37 |
| Famotidine | 80 | 31 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,486 across 94 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
- 2015-08-16
- Last updated
- 2021-04-16
- Certified
- 2021-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Topka's NPI number?
- Kara Topka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255707071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Topka's specialty?
- Kara Topka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Topka located?
- Kara Topka's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602-6342.
- What is Kara Topka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Topka is (814) 946-5469.
- Does Kara Topka accept Medicare?
- Kara Topka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Topka's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Topka's NPI (1255707071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.