Kara Sternhell-Blackwell, MD
NPI 1700922432 · Dermatology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Sternhell-Blackwell, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1700922432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700922432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009006851 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
3,868 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 892 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 814 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 493 | $89 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 402 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 305 | $128 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 324 | 179 |
| Ketoconazole | 305 | 156 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 195 | 139 |
| Fluorouracil | 177 | 162 |
| Metronidazole | 145 | 73 |
| Hydrocortisone | 95 | 65 |
| Mupirocin | 87 | 68 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 74 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$524 across 34 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
- 2007-01-29
- Last updated
- 2018-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's NPI number?
- Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700922432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's specialty?
- Kara Sternhell-Blackwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Sternhell-Blackwell located?
- Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 969 N Mason Rd Ste 220, Saint Louis, MO 63141-6338.
- What is Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Sternhell-Blackwell is (314) 996-8010.
- Does Kara Sternhell-Blackwell accept Medicare?
- Kara Sternhell-Blackwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Sternhell-Blackwell's NPI (1700922432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.