Kara Friend, MD
NPI 1598926842 · Surgery Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Friend, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1598926842).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598926842
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD454473 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
764 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 | 203 | $97 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast76642 | 130 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $66 |
| Partial Removal of Breast19301 | 70 | $629 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 57 | $182 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 43 | 38 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 | 35 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 14 | 12 |
| Anastrozole | 13 | 12 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 12 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 1 record (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)
- 5501 Old York RdMarion-Louise Saltzman Women'S CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3018Phone: (215) 254-2730
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-19
- Last updated
- 2021-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Friend's NPI number?
- Kara Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598926842, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Friend's specialty?
- Kara Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Friend located?
- Kara Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 300, Norfolk, VA 23502-2824.
- What is Kara Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Friend is (757) 261-5000.
- Does Kara Friend accept Medicare?
- Kara Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Friend's NPI (1598926842) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.