Kara Schimke, DPT
NPI 1396262622 · Physical Therapist · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Schimke, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1396262622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396262622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PT60745507 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,192 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 698 | $25 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 663 | $20 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Water Pool to Exercises, Each 15 Minutes97113 | 407 | $29 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 299 | $31 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 97 | $9 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97162 | 28 | $101 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-28
- Last updated
- 2019-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Schimke's NPI number?
- Kara Schimke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396262622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Schimke's specialty?
- Kara Schimke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Kara Schimke located?
- Kara Schimke's practice location on file with NPPES is 2102 N Pearl St Ste 203, Tacoma, WA 98406-2550.
- What is Kara Schimke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Schimke is (253) 756-7878.
- Does Kara Schimke accept Medicare?
- Kara Schimke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Schimke's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Schimke's NPI (1396262622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.