Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karla Whitaker, PT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Owensboro, KY

  • NPI 1700292174
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1605 Scherm RD
Owensboro, KY 423015300
(270) 685-9499
fax (270) 685-9443
Mailing address
Po Box 137
Evansville, IN 477010137

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #006392

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700292174. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,035
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$122,664
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 1,730 57 $27
97116 Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes 1,217 51 $20
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,134 49 $20
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 852 54 $24
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes 85 48 $94
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 17 14 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Owensboro Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 344. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karla Whitaker's medical specialty?
Dr. Karla Whitaker practices Physical Therapist in Owensboro, KY.
Where does Dr. Karla Whitaker practice?
Dr. Karla Whitaker practices at 1605 Scherm RD, Owensboro, KY 423015300. Office phone: 2706859499.
What is Dr. Karla Whitaker's NPI?
Dr. Karla Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700292174, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karla Whitaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karla Whitaker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karla Whitaker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure for walking training (HCPCS 97116); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.