Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Southard

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Registered Nurse · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1174887350
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 606112908
(312) 695-1920

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2025
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #209009755 · Massachusetts #RN279289

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174887350. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$815
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 11 11 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 107 peers in Chicago Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Southard's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Southard practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Kara Southard practice?
Dr. Kara Southard practices at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 606112908. Office phone: 3126951920.
What is Dr. Kara Southard's NPI?
Dr. Kara Southard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174887350, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Southard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Southard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Southard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.

Methodology · sources used on this page

All figures on this page come from publicly available federal datasets. We do not edit, score, or summarise the underlying data. Profile generated Aug 16, 2026.

NPPES Provider identifiers and practice info May 11, 2026
Open Payments Industry payments to providers (Sunshine Act) May 11, 2026
Medicare Procedure Utilization Services and allowed amounts by HCPCS May 11, 2026
Medicare Part D Prescription drug claims May 11, 2026
CMS MIPS Quality performance scores May 11, 2026
OIG LEIE Federal exclusion / sanctions list May 11, 2026

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