Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Long, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Urbandale, IA
- NPI 1881252740
- Accepts Medicare
- 7 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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8421 Plum Dr
Urbandale, IA 503227356
(515) 270-7222 - Mailing address
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801 Se 10Th St
Ankeny, IA 500213857
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2019 — 7 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881252740. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,492
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,990
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,020 | 16 | $23 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 160 | 141 | $8 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 150 | 33 | $1 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 145 | 132 | $5 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 117 | 109 | $99 | |
82310 |
Calcium level, total | 107 | 99 | $5 | |
83735 |
Magnesium level | 81 | 77 | $7 | |
82306 |
Vitamin d-3 level | 72 | 68 | $29 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 70 | 70 | $132 | |
84075 |
Phosphatase (enzyme) level, alkaline | 69 | 67 | $5 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Urbandale Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$185
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $102.77 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $68.64 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 1 | $13.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
965
Patients
379
Total drug cost
$26,459
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 209 | 93 | $8,465 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 152 | 64 | $1,675 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 117 | 37 | $572 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 117 | 83 | $956 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 103 | 40 | $3,818 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 40 | 17 | $1,181 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 34 | 11 | $1,164 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 31 | 11 | $2,019 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 30 | 11 | $250 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 26 | 0 | $1,164 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Long's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Long practices Physician Assistant in Urbandale, IA.
Where does Dr. Kara Long practice?
Dr. Kara Long practices at 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 503227356. Office phone: 5152707222.
What is Dr. Kara Long's NPI?
Dr. Kara Long's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881252740, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Long accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Long accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Long commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.