Kara Kane, PA-C
NPI 1497390645 · Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Kane, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1497390645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497390645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57297 (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 tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
467 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 179 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 50 | $46 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 39 | $79 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 39 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 100 | 57 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 54 | 48 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 46 | 35 |
| Mupirocin | 40 | 35 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 22 |
| Hydrocortisone | 23 | 18 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 20 | — |
| Fluorouracil | 18 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,271 across 118 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 (3)
- 400 Newport Center Dr #702Newport Beach, CA 92660-2121
- 22032 El Paseo Ste 220Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3947Phone: (949) 407-5184
- 1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa Ste 150San Clemente, CA 92673-6339Phone: (949) 393-0175
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-11-12
- Last updated
- 2020-02-12
- Certified
- 2020-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Kane's NPI number?
- Kara Kane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497390645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Kane's specialty?
- Kara Kane is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Kane located?
- Kara Kane's practice location on file with NPPES is 4060 Fourth Ave Ste 415, San Diego, CA 92103-2121.
- What is Kara Kane's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Kane is (619) 754-8610.
- Does Kara Kane accept Medicare?
- Kara Kane is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Kane's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Kane's NPI (1497390645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.