Kari Paulson, PA-C
NPI 1538176706 · Physician Assistant · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Paulson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1538176706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538176706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10004167 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 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
1,067 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 | 296 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 167 | $85 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 146 | $42 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 144 | $79 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 132 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate | 60 | 39 |
| Ketoconazole | 43 | 29 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 38 | 24 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 25 | 19 |
| Ciclopirox | 17 | 13 |
| Desonide | 15 | 11 |
| Metronidazole | 15 | 11 |
| Mupirocin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,550 across 84 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
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2008-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Paulson's NPI number?
- Kari Paulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538176706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Paulson's specialty?
- Kari Paulson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kari Paulson located?
- Kari Paulson's practice location on file with NPPES is 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-2420.
- What is Kari Paulson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Paulson is (206) 341-4612.
- Does Kari Paulson accept Medicare?
- Kari Paulson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Paulson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Paulson's NPI (1538176706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.