Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Lukan, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Specialist · West des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1710942636
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5700 University Ave, Suite 222
West des Moines, IA 502668224
(515) 221-1621
fax (515) 221-1626
Mailing address
850 43Rd Ave Ste 100
Moline, IL 612658401

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 12, 2012
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #00972

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710942636. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
293
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,309
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 121 26 $30
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 103 26 $22
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 55 18 $20
97166 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes 14 14 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 182. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Lukan's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Lukan practices Occupational Therapist in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Kara Lukan practice?
Dr. Kara Lukan practices at 5700 University Ave, West des Moines, IA 502668224. Office phone: 5152211621.
What is Dr. Kara Lukan's NPI?
Dr. Kara Lukan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710942636, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Lukan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Lukan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Lukan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.