Kara Palanuk, M.D.
NPI 1780023309 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Oakland, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Palanuk, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Oakland, CA (NPI 1780023309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780023309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% 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
- 2013-06-17
- Last updated
- 2021-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Palanuk's NPI number?
- Kara Palanuk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780023309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Palanuk's specialty?
- Kara Palanuk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Kara Palanuk located?
- Kara Palanuk's practice location on file with NPPES is 280 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611-5642.
- What is Kara Palanuk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Palanuk is (510) 752-1375.
- Does Kara Palanuk accept Medicare?
- Kara Palanuk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Palanuk's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Palanuk's NPI (1780023309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.