Kara Underwood, M.D.
NPI 1740390079 · Family Medicine Physician · Cloquet, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Underwood, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cloquet, MN (NPI 1740390079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740390079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44858 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
139 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 63 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 36 | $46 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 21 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$119 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 22 |
| Allopurinol | 18 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
| Potassium Chloridebrand: Klor-Con M20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2025-02-10
- Certified
- 2025-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Underwood's NPI number?
- Kara Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740390079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Underwood's specialty?
- Kara Underwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Underwood located?
- Kara Underwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 512 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet, MN 55720-1199.
- What is Kara Underwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Underwood is (218) 879-4641.
- Does Kara Underwood accept Medicare?
- Kara Underwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Underwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Underwood's NPI (1740390079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.