Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Charles, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI
- NPI 1972077303
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
- 7 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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275 Michigan St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 495032531
(616) 267-7900
fax (616) 267-7901 - Mailing address
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100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845
Grand Rapids, MI 495032560
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2019 — 7 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 10, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Michigan #5601011432
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972077303. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
227
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$20,513
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 60 | 60 | $110 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 48 | 46 | $78 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 33 | 33 | $145 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 23 | 23 | $98 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 18 | 11 | $19 | |
87635 |
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | 18 | 18 | $50 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 15 | 15 | $2 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 12 | 12 | $154 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 234 peers in Grand Rapids Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucb, INC. | 1 | $25.56 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
120
Patients
119
Total drug cost
$1,153
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 32 | 31 | $570 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 28 | 28 | $149 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 22 | 22 | $201 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 21 | 21 | $47 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $185 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Charles's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Charles practices Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does Dr. Kara Charles practice?
Dr. Kara Charles practices at 275 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495032531. Office phone: 6162677900.
What is Dr. Kara Charles's NPI?
Dr. Kara Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972077303, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Charles accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Charles accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Charles commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.