Kara Buckingham, PA-C
NPI 1265710503 · Physician Assistant · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Buckingham, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1265710503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265710503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002225 (IA)
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 tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 123 | $71 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 80 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 74 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 61 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 33 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 32 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 60 | 59 |
| Prednisone | 17 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 15 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 14 | — |
| Meloxicam | 14 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 12 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 350 Ne 36th StAnkeny, IA 50021-6728Phone: (515) 224-1414Fax: (515) 224-5140
- 4850 100th StUrbandale, IA 50322-7212Phone: (515) 224-1414Fax: (515) 224-5140
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-03
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Buckingham's NPI number?
- Kara Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265710503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Buckingham's specialty?
- Kara Buckingham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Buckingham located?
- Kara Buckingham's practice location on file with NPPES is 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719.
- What is Kara Buckingham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Buckingham is (515) 224-1414.
- Does Kara Buckingham accept Medicare?
- Kara Buckingham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Buckingham's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Buckingham's NPI (1265710503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.