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Dr. Kara Yakish, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1427312248
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.5 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2585 Freeport RD Ste 104
Pittsburgh, PA 152381426
(412) 852-9313
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 30, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD457477
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427312248. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
871
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,934
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 247 | 207 | $88 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 168 | 134 | $122 | |
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 158 | 32 | $6 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 85 | 74 | $92 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 64 | 64 | $106 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 51 | 48 | $107 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 47 | 43 | $48 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 24 | 17 | $49 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 16 | 16 | $70 | |
12032 |
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | 11 | 11 | $295 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 18 peers in Pittsburgh Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,623
Transactions
100
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 47 | $418.36 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 7 | $210.67 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 8 | $168.95 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 9 | $166.05 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 8 | $137.37 | |
| Amgen INC. | 4 | $98.33 | |
| Revance Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $93.43 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $91.12 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $55.38 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 2 | $47.29 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $40.40 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 2 | $33.53 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $30.69 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 1 | $24.67 | |
| Biofrontera INC. | 1 | $6.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
819
Patients
462
Total drug cost
$750,317
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 129 | 79 | $1,457 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 106 | 97 | $13,280 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 73 | 53 | $820 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 70 | 43 | $2,105 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) | Brand | 58 | 35 | $10,364 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 56 | 34 | $4,052 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 55 | 26 | $3,413 |
| Otezla (Apremilast) | Brand | 53 | 0 | $258,684 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 46 | 30 | $3,174 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 45 | 28 | $5,486 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Yakish's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Yakish practices Dermatology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Kara Yakish practice?
Dr. Kara Yakish practices at 2585 Freeport RD Ste 104, Pittsburgh, PA 152381426. Office phone: 4128529313.
What is Dr. Kara Yakish's NPI?
Dr. Kara Yakish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427312248, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Yakish accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Yakish accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Yakish 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); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.