Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Kaster, APRN
Nurse Practitioner · Topeka, KS
- NPI 1366076135
- Accepts Medicare
- 7 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
901 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 666061670
(785) 354-9591
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2020 — 6 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 11, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kansas #79022
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366076135. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,558
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$129,963
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 495 | 350 | $143 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 344 | 304 | $103 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 309 | 257 | $8 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 88 | 75 | $26 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 56 | 56 | $104 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 45 | 45 | $72 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 42 | 40 | $19 | |
90694 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage | 36 | 36 | $76 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 36 | 36 | $29 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 33 | 33 | $32 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in this city , average services per provider: 253. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,256
Patients
607
Total drug cost
$11,795
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 184 | 78 | $2,138 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 114 | 108 | $344 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 113 | 50 | $842 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 98 | 35 | $1,118 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 95 | 51 | $964 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 83 | 38 | $472 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 76 | 31 | $1,563 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 74 | 22 | $770 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 69 | 20 | $773 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 66 | 26 | $700 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Kaster's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Kaster practices Nurse Practitioner in Topeka, KS.
Where does Dr. Kara Kaster practice?
Dr. Kara Kaster practices at 901 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 666061670. Office phone: 7853549591.
What is Dr. Kara Kaster's NPI?
Dr. Kara Kaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366076135, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Kaster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Kaster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Kaster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.