Quick answers
- Does Kara L. Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara L. Carlson 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. Carlson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,429 services for Kara L. Carlson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara L. Carlson's NPI number?
- 1356338818. 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. Carlson, 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 | 461 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,429 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)355 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)354 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)73 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76642)55 services
- Diagnostic mammography of both breasts (77066)42 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure50%
- Arthritis43%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%
- Anxiety18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara L. Carlson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 4th Ave NW, Suite 202Issaquah, WA 98027 (425) 600‑1054
- 33801 1st Way S, Suite 101Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 942‑7226
- 7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 101Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 682‑1666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara L. Carlson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Scanning Consultants PA84 clinicians in the group
- Radiology Consultants of Washington Inc PS14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Issaquah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Issaquah, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Scanning Consultants PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356338818 |
| 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