Kara Lappin, D.O.
NPI 1518490416 · Hospitalist Physician · Bellefontaine, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Lappin, D.O. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bellefontaine, OH (NPI 1518490416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518490416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34.014251 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
533 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 127 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 115 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 94 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 61 | $163 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 50 | $70 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 75 | 74 |
| Prednisone | 49 | 43 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 31 | 29 |
| Omeprazole | 31 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 3 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
- 2017-04-07
- Last updated
- 2024-12-23
- Certified
- 2024-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Lappin's NPI number?
- Kara Lappin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518490416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Lappin's specialty?
- Kara Lappin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Lappin located?
- Kara Lappin's practice location on file with NPPES is 205 E Palmer Rd, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-2281.
- What is Kara Lappin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Lappin is (937) 592-4015.
- Does Kara Lappin accept Medicare?
- Kara Lappin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Lappin's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Lappin's NPI (1518490416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.