Kari Sears, MD
NPI 1548556111 · Family Medicine Physician · South Bend, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Sears, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in South Bend, IN (NPI 1548556111).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548556111
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01072333A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
863 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 400 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 181 | $83 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 61 | $10 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 61 | $73 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 57 | $30 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 44 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 414 | 107 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 342 | 102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 201 | 54 |
| Lisinopril | 178 | 50 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 161 | 49 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$522 across 33 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
- 2011-06-22
- Last updated
- 2016-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Sears's NPI number?
- Kari Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548556111, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Sears's specialty?
- Kari Sears is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kari Sears located?
- Kari Sears's practice location on file with NPPES is 6301 University Commons, South Bend, IN 46635-1571.
- What is Kari Sears's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Sears is (574) 234-4016.
- Does Kari Sears accept Medicare?
- Kari Sears is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Sears's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Sears's NPI (1548556111) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.