Kara Smith, PA
NPI 1427575109 · Physician Assistant · Indio, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Smith, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Indio, CA (NPI 1427575109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427575109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54734 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 151 | 142 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 91 | 88 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 55 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 54 | 43 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 34 |
| Famotidine | 40 | 26 |
| Hydrocortisone | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 across 10 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
- 2017-08-24
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Smith's NPI number?
- Kara Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427575109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Smith's specialty?
- Kara Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Smith located?
- Kara Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 81719 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste a, Indio, CA 92201-5518.
- What is Kara Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Smith is (760) 347-0707.
- Does Kara Smith accept Medicare?
- Kara Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Smith's NPI (1427575109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.