Quick answers
- Does Kara M. Lefevre accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara M. Lefevre accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kara M. Lefevre see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,468 Original Medicare patients and 3,056 services for Kara M. Lefevre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara M. Lefevre's NPI number?
- 1164620670. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kara M. Lefevre, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,468 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,056 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,328 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)108 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)90 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)90 services
- Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure (88350)76 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Kara M. Lefevre works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara M. Lefevre at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260068
- Bothwell Regional Health CenterSedalia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260009
- Lake Regional Health SystemOsage Beach, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260186
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityJefferson City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260011
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara M. Lefevre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1020 Hitt St, Medicine Clinic Univ of MoColumbia, MO 65212 (573) 882‑8788
- 551 Veterans United DrColumbia, MO 65201 (573) 884‑7733
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara M. Lefevre as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other dermatologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Curators of the University of Missouri
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164620670 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians