Quick answers
- Does Kara N. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara N. Rao 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 N. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 287 Original Medicare patients and 532 services for Kara N. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara N. Rao's NPI number?
- 1548452642. 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 N. Rao, 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 | 287 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 532 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)328 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)139 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 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 cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis48%
- Atrial fibrillation28%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Kara N. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara N. Rao 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.
- Boulder Community HealthBoulder, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060027
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara N. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1755 48th St, Suite 200Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 415‑7450
- 4743 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303
- 4747 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303
- 4747 Arapahoe Ave, 1nBoulder, CO 80303 (303) 415‑7610
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara N. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Boulder Community Health264 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Boulder
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boulder, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Boulder Community Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548452642 |
| 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