Kari Kakazu, MD
NPI 1578911079 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Spokane Valley, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Kakazu, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Spokane Valley, WA (NPI 1578911079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578911079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,457 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 929 | $31 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 744 | $42 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 337 | $39 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 153 | $92 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 144 | $54 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 136 | $46 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-25
- Last updated
- 2023-02-15
- Certified
- 2023-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Kakazu's NPI number?
- Kari Kakazu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578911079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Kakazu's specialty?
- Kari Kakazu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kari Kakazu located?
- Kari Kakazu's practice location on file with NPPES is 13103 E Mansfield Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1642.
- What is Kari Kakazu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Kakazu is (509) 892-2700.
- Does Kari Kakazu accept Medicare?
- Kari Kakazu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Kakazu's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Kakazu's NPI (1578911079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.