Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Physician Assistant · Otolaryngology Physician · Altoona, PA

  • NPI 1477530756
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3341 Beale Ave
Altoona, PA 166011549
(814) 944-5357

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2017
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Pennsylvania #MD455721 · Maryland #PA55814 · Florida #TRN147990
Medicaid
PA #1030722110001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477530756. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
450
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$41,016
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 104 78 $82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 69 69 $103
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 53 38 $40
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 52 38 $144
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 47 39 $51
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 43 30 $115
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 33 28 $119
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $157
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 13 12 $16
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 11 11 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$226
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 2 $120.13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 4 $68.51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $21.67
Stryker Corporation 1 $15.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$226

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
662
Patients
420
Total drug cost
$13,445
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Generic 98 36 $2,184
Azelastine Hcl Generic 96 41 $2,637
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 59 26 $648
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 50 40 $668
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 48 38 $1,315
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 45 40 $787
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 45 25 $1,494
Ofloxacin Generic 42 33 $1,653
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 39 $257
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 37 33 $303

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Kimberly's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Kimberly practices Otolaryngology Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Kara Kimberly practice?
Dr. Kara Kimberly practices at 3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 166011549. Office phone: 8149445357.
What is Dr. Kara Kimberly's NPI?
Dr. Kara Kimberly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477530756, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Kimberly accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Kimberly accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Kimberly commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.