Kara Long, PA-C
NPI 1881252740 · Physician Assistant · Urbandale, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Long, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Urbandale, IA (NPI 1881252740).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881252740
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
599 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $97 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 65 | $8 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 55 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $69 |
| Albumin (protein) Level82040 | 36 | $4 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 36 | $55 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 152 | 70 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 142 | 63 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 70 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 66 | 50 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 42 | 15 |
| Pregabalin | 41 | 17 |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$185 across 3 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
- 2019-06-04
- Last updated
- 2025-05-13
- Certified
- 2025-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Long's NPI number?
- Kara Long's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881252740, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Long's specialty?
- Kara Long is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Long located?
- Kara Long's practice location on file with NPPES is 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-7356.
- What is Kara Long's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Long is (515) 270-7222.
- Does Kara Long accept Medicare?
- Kara Long is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Long's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Long's NPI (1881252740) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.