Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Schwartz, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1194799254
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2020
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #46101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194799254. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
22,674
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,669
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml 15,650 155 $0
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 6,200 50 $0
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 119 117 $39
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 110 108 $305
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 56 56 $179
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 49 49 $46
72131 Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 38 38 $114
70491 Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 37 37 $170
72141 Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 28 28 $164
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 26 26 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 127 peers in Rochester Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 637. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Schwartz's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Schwartz practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Kara Schwartz practice?
Dr. Kara Schwartz practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Kara Schwartz's NPI?
Dr. Kara Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194799254, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Schwartz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Schwartz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Schwartz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9585); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.