Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Lincoln, NE

  • NPI 1679692750
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8207 Northwoods Dr, Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 685052093
(402) 484-3440
fax (402) 484-3441
Additional location
8445 Andermatt Drive, Suite 101
Lincoln, NE 685269742
(402) 484-3443

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2018
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RE0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #26092

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679692750. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,911
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$118,087
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 485 306 $118
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 388 186 $9
95251 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 347 142 $32
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 224 186 $7
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 218 129 $165
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level 190 107 $4
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $153
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 22 20 $74
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 14 14 $194

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Lincoln Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 149. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$252
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tandem Diabetes Care, INC. 4 $53.15
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $39.64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $29.92
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $23.28
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $19.17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $18.27
Abbott Laboratories 1 $15.05
Medtronic, INC. 1 $13.66
Amgen INC. 1 $13.37
Ascendis Pharma INC 1 $13.29
Tolmar, INC. 1 $13.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$252

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,704
Patients
584
Total drug cost
$1,326,829
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 577 122 $8,796
Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) Brand 248 51 $248,969
Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) Brand 194 51 $156,160
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 188 31 $159,456
Glipizide ER (Glipizide) Brand 173 37 $3,253
Metformin Hcl Generic 173 39 $2,237
Humalog Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Lispro) Brand 171 45 $204,807
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 166 19 $187,232
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 152 32 $15,024
Nano 2Nd Gen Pen Needle (Pen Needle, Diabetic) Brand 143 41 $17,075

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Lincoln, NE.
Where does Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr practice?
Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr practices at 8207 Northwoods Dr, Lincoln, NE 685052093. Office phone: 4024843440.
What is Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr's NPI?
Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679692750, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Meinke Baehr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.