Kara Degonish, CRNP
NPI 1306299680 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Degonish, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1306299680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306299680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SP016323 (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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
117 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 | 57 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 16 | $8 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 16 | $41 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 15 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$103 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 51 | 50 |
| Methylprednisolone | 35 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 30 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 27 | 27 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 22 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 19 | 18 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 256 New Castle Rd Ste CButler, PA 16001-2576Phone: (724) 283-3627
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-21
- Last updated
- 2024-09-20
- Certified
- 2024-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Degonish's NPI number?
- Kara Degonish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306299680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Degonish's specialty?
- Kara Degonish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Degonish located?
- Kara Degonish's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348.
- What is Kara Degonish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Degonish is (412) 432-7738.
- Does Kara Degonish accept Medicare?
- Kara Degonish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Degonish's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Degonish's NPI (1306299680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.