Kara Gooding, PA C
NPI 1538155320 · Physician Assistant · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Gooding, PA C is a Physician Assistant provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1538155320).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538155320
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2636 (AZ)
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
20 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
7,662 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 | 3,059 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,381 | $78 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 924 | $44 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 542 | $80 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 321 | $43 |
| 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 193 | 124 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 127 | 110 |
| Ketoconazole | 92 | 53 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 86 | 36 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 81 | 60 |
| Minoxidil | 46 | 13 |
| Metronidazole | 37 | 23 |
| Fluorouracil | 34 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162,342 across 389 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
- 2005-09-27
- Last updated
- 2016-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Gooding's NPI number?
- Kara Gooding's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538155320, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Gooding's specialty?
- Kara Gooding is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Gooding located?
- Kara Gooding's practice location on file with NPPES is 14275 N 87th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3696.
- What is Kara Gooding's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Gooding is (480) 905-8485.
- Does Kara Gooding accept Medicare?
- Kara Gooding is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Gooding's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Gooding's NPI (1538155320) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.