Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Kline, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1841265899
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1765 Old West Broad St
Athens, GA 306062853
(706) 549-1663
fax (706) 546-8792
Mailing address
1765 Old West Broad St Bldg 2-200
Athens, GA 306062887

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 26, 2026
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #1970

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841265899. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,367
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$85,841
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 450 278 $74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 389 316 $105
J2795 Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg 306 18 $0
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 78 78 $42
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 40 15 $1
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 38 35 $49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 19 17 $137
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 18 18 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $138
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 12 12 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 199. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
758
Patients
444
Total drug cost
$7,251
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 171 82 $1,691
Diazepam Generic 164 115 $118
Baclofen Generic 84 66 $946
Pregabalin Generic 74 32 $1,570
Tramadol Hcl Generic 60 35 $352
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 41 25 $561
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 37 23 $531
Methocarbamol Generic 33 23 $307
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 29 14 $768
Meloxicam Generic 25 14 $100

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karl Kline's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Kline practices Physician Assistant in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Karl Kline practice?
Dr. Karl Kline practices at 1765 Old West Broad St, Athens, GA 306062853. Office phone: 7065491663.
What is Dr. Karl Kline's NPI?
Dr. Karl Kline's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841265899, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Kline accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Kline accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Kline commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg (HCPCS J2795). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.