Kara Shay, MD
NPI 1578508271 · Internal Medicine Physician · Crestview Hills, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Shay, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Crestview Hills, KY (NPI 1578508271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578508271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38194 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service 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
796 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 | 277 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 172 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $69 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 85 | $29 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 37 | $16 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 451 | 107 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 436 | 121 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 54 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 189 | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 176 | 46 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 161 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$323 across 7 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
- 2006-06-17
- Last updated
- 2021-11-09
- Certified
- 2021-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Shay's NPI number?
- Kara Shay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578508271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Shay's specialty?
- Kara Shay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Shay located?
- Kara Shay's practice location on file with NPPES is 334 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3464.
- What is Kara Shay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Shay is (859) 341-0288.
- Does Kara Shay accept Medicare?
- Kara Shay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Shay's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Shay's NPI (1578508271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.