Kara Calhoun, M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1659727675 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Calhoun, M.D., M.P.H. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1659727675).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659727675
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., M.P.H.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0064266 (CO)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
255 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 98 | $141 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 97 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 47 | $207 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $166 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$207 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 60 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 56 | 26 |
| Acyclovir | 46 | 23 |
| Tacrolimus | 46 | 18 |
| Azithromycin | 45 | 17 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 27 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 12700 E 19th Ave Ste C272Aurora, CO 80045-2563Phone: (303) 724-6043
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-09
- Last updated
- 2023-07-25
- Certified
- 2023-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Calhoun's NPI number?
- Kara Calhoun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659727675, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Calhoun's specialty?
- Kara Calhoun is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Calhoun located?
- Kara Calhoun's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Kara Calhoun's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Calhoun is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Kara Calhoun accept Medicare?
- Kara Calhoun is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Calhoun's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Calhoun's NPI (1659727675) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.