Karen Kolba, MD
NPI 1710978713 · Rheumatology Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Kolba, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1710978713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710978713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G59530 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2017-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Kolba's NPI number?
- Karen Kolba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710978713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Kolba's specialty?
- Karen Kolba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Kolba located?
- Karen Kolba's practice location on file with NPPES is 607 E Plaza Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
- What is Karen Kolba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Kolba is (805) 925-8899.
- Does Karen Kolba accept Medicare?
- Karen Kolba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Kolba's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Kolba's NPI (1710978713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.