Quick answers
- Does Kara L. McMachen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara L. McMachen 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. McMachen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Kara L. McMachen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara L. McMachen's NPI number?
- 1376523126. 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. McMachen, 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure69%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Kara L. McMachen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara L. McMachen 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.
- Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLCRapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 430091
- Monument Health Rapid City HospitalRapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430077
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430005
- Same Day Surgery Center LLCRapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 430093
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara L. McMachen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 216 Anamaria DrRapid City, SD 57701 (605) 721‑4700
- 353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 (605) 755‑8109
- 401 9th Ave NWWatertown, SD 57201 (605) 882‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara L. McMachen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc564 clinicians in the group
- Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLC174 clinicians in the group
- Prairie Lakes Health Care System Inc109 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Dakota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Rapid City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rapid City, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376523126 |
| 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