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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
901 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 666061670
(785) 354-9591

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.