Kara Becker, PA-C
NPI 1285199075 · Physician Assistant · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Becker, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1285199075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285199075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12916 (MN)
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
7 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
472 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 145 | $97 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 90 | $54 |
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 54 | $20 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 45 | $89 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 43 | $78 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 41 | $40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 2 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
- 2019-02-05
- Last updated
- 2019-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Becker's NPI number?
- Kara Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285199075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Becker's specialty?
- Kara Becker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Becker located?
- Kara Becker's practice location on file with NPPES is 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426-4702.
- What is Kara Becker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Becker is (952) 993-1000.
- Does Kara Becker accept Medicare?
- Kara Becker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Becker's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Becker's NPI (1285199075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.