Kara Johnson, PA-C
NPI 1821471822 · Physician Assistant · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Johnson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1821471822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821471822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 078937 (IA)
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 tenure28% of score
10 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
811 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 527 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 80 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $99 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 31 | $156 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 62 | 38 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 56 | 43 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 22 |
| Cefadroxil | 21 | 19 |
| Celecoxib | 21 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-07-08
- Last updated
- 2020-11-23
- Certified
- 2020-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Johnson's NPI number?
- Kara Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821471822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Johnson's specialty?
- Kara Johnson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Johnson located?
- Kara Johnson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5400.
- What is Kara Johnson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Johnson is (515) 239-4475.
- Does Kara Johnson accept Medicare?
- Kara Johnson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Johnson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Johnson's NPI (1821471822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.