Kara Carew, MD
NPI 1295314425 · Family Medicine Physician · Needham, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Carew, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Needham, MA (NPI 1295314425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295314425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
230 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 61 | $137 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 44 | $21 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 26 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 24 | $179 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 22 | $142 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 37 | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 32 | 15 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 22 | 11 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-05
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
- Certified
- 2026-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Carew's NPI number?
- Kara Carew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295314425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Carew's specialty?
- Kara Carew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Carew located?
- Kara Carew's practice location on file with NPPES is 145 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA 02494-3259.
- What is Kara Carew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Carew is (781) 235-7900.
- Does Kara Carew accept Medicare?
- Kara Carew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Carew's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Carew's NPI (1295314425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.