Kara Arnold, PA-C
NPI 1790394443 · Physician Assistant · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Arnold, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1790394443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790394443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- NA (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
1,510 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 | 526 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 252 | $74 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 171 | $38 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 154 | $73 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 116 | $41 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 127 | 61 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 72 | 56 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 61 | 45 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 42 | 19 |
| Mupirocin | 27 | 20 |
| Hydrocortisone | 22 | 21 |
| Fluorouracil | 21 | 20 |
| Tacrolimus | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,667 across 72 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
- 2020-07-29
- Last updated
- 2020-07-29
- Certified
- 2020-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Arnold's NPI number?
- Kara Arnold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790394443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Arnold's specialty?
- Kara Arnold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Arnold located?
- Kara Arnold's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S Ste P915, Birmingham, AL 35233-1900.
- What is Kara Arnold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Arnold is (205) 934-3411.
- Does Kara Arnold accept Medicare?
- Kara Arnold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Arnold's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Arnold's NPI (1790394443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.