Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Fess, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · La Salle, IL

  • NPI 1700843950
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2970 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 613011097
(815) 223-0196

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2013
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036106137

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700843950. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
218
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,563
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 79 63 $122
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 73 58 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 30 21 $84
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 19 19 $30
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 17 17 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $70.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$71

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,333
Patients
335
Total drug cost
$67,927
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 252 71 $3,231
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 161 36 $2,178
Lisinopril Generic 128 36 $687
Metformin Hcl Generic 100 25 $533
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 96 20 $610
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 94 28 $601
Losartan Potassium Generic 63 15 $464
Tramadol Hcl Generic 63 0 $367
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 59 22 $1,728
Omeprazole Generic 59 21 $723

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Fess's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Fess practices Family Medicine Physician in La Salle, IL.
Where does Dr. Kara Fess practice?
Dr. Kara Fess practices at 2970 Chartres St, La Salle, IL 613011097. Office phone: 8152230196.
What is Dr. Kara Fess's NPI?
Dr. Kara Fess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700843950, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Fess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Fess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Fess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.