Katherine Tran, PA
NPI 1316552987 · Physician Assistant · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Tran, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1316552987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316552987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
262 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 136 | $75 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 52 | $198 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 41 | $224 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$224 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 279 | 161 |
| Meloxicam | 134 | 119 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 129 | 119 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 106 | 101 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 104 | 104 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 41 | 23 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 28 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 611 Abbott St Ste 101Salinas, CA 93901-4391Phone: (831) 757-3041Fax: (831) 757-4612
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-10
- Last updated
- 2022-07-18
- Certified
- 2022-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Tran's NPI number?
- Katherine Tran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316552987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Tran's specialty?
- Katherine Tran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Tran located?
- Katherine Tran's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Katherine Tran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Tran is (650) 853-2951.
- Does Katherine Tran accept Medicare?
- Katherine Tran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Tran's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Tran's NPI (1316552987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.