Kara Pagels, P.A.
NPI 1528479045 · Physician Assistant · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Pagels, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1528479045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528479045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13008 (MN)
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 tenure28% of score
12 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
23 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 23 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$73 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 22 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 21 | 19 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 17 | 16 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 15 | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-19
- Last updated
- 2026-02-25
- Certified
- 2026-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Pagels's NPI number?
- Kara Pagels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528479045, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Pagels's specialty?
- Kara Pagels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Pagels located?
- Kara Pagels's practice location on file with NPPES is 2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321.
- What is Kara Pagels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Pagels is (612) 262-9000.
- Does Kara Pagels accept Medicare?
- Kara Pagels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Pagels's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Pagels's NPI (1528479045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.