Kara Kuhlman, M.D.
NPI 1558652818 · Family Medicine Physician · Colby, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Kuhlman, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Colby, KS (NPI 1558652818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558652818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 04-35791 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 115 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 105 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$257 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 100 E College DrColby, KS 67701-3799Phone: (785) 462-7511Fax: (785) 460-1490
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-21
- Last updated
- 2021-04-27
- Certified
- 2021-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Kuhlman's NPI number?
- Kara Kuhlman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558652818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Kuhlman's specialty?
- Kara Kuhlman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Kuhlman located?
- Kara Kuhlman's practice location on file with NPPES is 310 E College Dr, Colby, KS 67701-3716.
- What is Kara Kuhlman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Kuhlman is (785) 462-6184.
- Does Kara Kuhlman accept Medicare?
- Kara Kuhlman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Kuhlman's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Kuhlman's NPI (1558652818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.