Quick answers
- Does Kara L. Carew accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara L. Carew 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 L. Carew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 299 services for Kara L. Carew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara L. Carew's NPI number?
- 1295314425. 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 L. Carew, 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 | 71 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 299 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)61 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)44 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)26 services
- Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit (G0438)24 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)22 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis31%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety21%
- Depression17%
Hospitals where Kara L. Carew works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara L. Carew 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.
- Brigham and Women Faulkner HospitalJamaica Plain, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220119
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara L. Carew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 145 Rosemary St, Suite CNeedham, MA 02494 (781) 235‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara L. Carew as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellesley Family Care Associates PC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Needham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Needham, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellesley Family Care Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 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) | 1295314425 |
| 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