Quick answers
- Does Kara W. McGillivray accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara W. McGillivray 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 W. McGillivray see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Kara W. McGillivray. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara W. McGillivray's NPI number?
- 1255337937. 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 W. McGillivray, 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)135 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol54%
- High blood pressure50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara W. McGillivray is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4325 Grand AveDuluth, MN 55807 (218) 722‑1497
- 4602 Grand AveDuluth, MN 55807 (218) 226‑3520
- 4602 Grand Ave, Suite 1000Duluth, MN 55807 (218) 226‑3520
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara W. McGillivray as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Superior Community Health Center11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Superior Community Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic college | Northwestern College Of Chiropractic |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255337937 |
| 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
- 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