Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Whalen, PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant · Iowa City, IA
- NPI 1518309301
- 13 yrs on file
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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200 Hawkins Dr, Dept of Psychiatry
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-4658
fax (319) 353-7788
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 2, 2013
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #002414
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518309301. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
257
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,444
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 122 | 54 | $76 | |
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 56 | 36 | $49 | |
90785 |
Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor | 34 | 24 | $11 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 30 | 23 | $77 | |
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 15 | 12 | $50 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 65 peers in this city , average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$221
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $100.95 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 2 | $44.36 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $22.46 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $19.12 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $18.45 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $15.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,575
Patients
193
Total drug cost
$73,771
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 306 | 31 | $2,494 |
| Clozapine | Generic | 302 | 0 | $10,350 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 280 | 24 | $2,404 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 205 | 18 | $3,099 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 203 | 28 | $1,450 |
| Aripiprazole | Generic | 197 | 21 | $26,217 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 163 | 15 | $1,538 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 161 | 16 | $4,223 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 153 | 13 | $2,030 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) | Brand | 116 | 0 | $1,546 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Whalen's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Whalen practices Physician Assistant in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. Kara Whalen practice?
Dr. Kara Whalen practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009. Office phone: 3193564658.
What is Dr. Kara Whalen's NPI?
Dr. Kara Whalen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518309301, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Whalen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor (HCPCS 90785). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.