Kara Denby, M.D.
NPI 1285053892 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Denby, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1285053892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285053892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301516625 (MI)
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 tenure25% of score
12 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
1,668 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 449 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 224 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 188 | $132 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 117 | $13 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 112 | $70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 125 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 93 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 90 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 81 | 32 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 79 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,464 across 19 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
- 2014-04-10
- Last updated
- 2026-06-01
- Certified
- 2026-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Denby's NPI number?
- Kara Denby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285053892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Denby's specialty?
- Kara Denby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Denby located?
- Kara Denby's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 Bradford St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6427.
- What is Kara Denby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Denby is (616) 885-5000.
- Does Kara Denby accept Medicare?
- Kara Denby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Denby's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Denby's NPI (1285053892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.