Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Gilkey, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Internal Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Glasgow, KY

  • NPI 1689846156
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1301 N Race St
Glasgow, KY 421413454
(270) 651-4444
fax (270) 651-4892

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 10, 2023
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #43573
Medicaid
KY #7100092770

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689846156. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
366
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$50,259
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 186 158 $169
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 141 121 $115
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 39 37 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
136
Patients
130
Total drug cost
$1,599
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 35 31 $312
Cephalexin Generic 24 24 $295
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 24 22 $249
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 22 22 $369
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $102
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 11 11 $271

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Gilkey's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Gilkey practices Family Medicine Physician in Glasgow, KY.
Where does Dr. Kara Gilkey practice?
Dr. Kara Gilkey practices at 1301 N Race St, Glasgow, KY 421413454. Office phone: 2706514444.
What is Dr. Kara Gilkey's NPI?
Dr. Kara Gilkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689846156, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Gilkey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Gilkey accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Gilkey commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.