Joanna Kala, MD
NPI 1568562494 · Neurology Physician · Bad Axe, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joanna Kala, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Bad Axe, MI (NPI 1568562494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568562494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- JK014129 (MI)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 473 | 91 |
| Memantine Hcl | 298 | 85 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 208 | 57 |
| Levetiracetam | 192 | 34 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 169 | 49 |
| Pregabalin | 160 | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 142 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joanna Kala's NPI number?
- Joanna Kala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568562494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joanna Kala's specialty?
- Joanna Kala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joanna Kala located?
- Joanna Kala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1117 S Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48413-8467.
- What is Joanna Kala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joanna Kala is (989) 269-2597.
- Does Joanna Kala accept Medicare?
- Joanna Kala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joanna Kala's NPI active?
- Yes — Joanna Kala's NPI (1568562494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.