Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Topka, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Altoona, PA
- NPI 1255707071
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
810 Valley View Blvd
Altoona, PA 166026342
(814) 946-5469
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 16, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MA057744
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255707071. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
323
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$28,012
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 184 | 172 | $74 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 125 | 114 | $105 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 14 | 14 | $93 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Altoona Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,486
Transactions
94
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 45 | $640.23 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 22 | $325.13 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 6 | $108.83 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 3 | $73.48 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $40.93 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $40.79 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $40.08 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $37.86 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 2 | $36.94 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $33.33 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $29.53 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $22.82 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $20.97 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $19.27 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $15.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,525
Patients
763
Total drug cost
$244,737
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 436 | 176 | $6,368 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 261 | 107 | $2,785 |
| Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 124 | 124 | $2,219 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 122 | 121 | $9,942 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 88 | 37 | $1,049 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 68 | 28 | $1,723 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 65 | 35 | $9,769 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 64 | 28 | $56,682 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 59 | 25 | $2,893 |
| Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) | Brand | 46 | 18 | $3,702 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Topka's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Topka practices Medical Physician Assistant in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Kara Topka practice?
Dr. Kara Topka practices at 810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 166026342. Office phone: 8149465469.
What is Dr. Kara Topka's NPI?
Dr. Kara Topka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255707071, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Topka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Topka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Topka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.