Quick answers
- Does Firas M. Kara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Firas M. Kara 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 Firas M. Kara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 10,041 services for Firas M. Kara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Firas M. Kara's NPI number?
- 1700110822. 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 Firas M. Kara, 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,041 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,642 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)267 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)224 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)146 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)30 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 blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol64%
- Diabetes44%
- Anxiety42%
- Depression38%
Hospitals where Firas M. Kara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Firas M. Kara 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.
- Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150021
Practice locations
Addresses where Firas M. Kara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7615 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 353‑1444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Firas M. Kara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kara Health Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Fort Wayne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kara Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700110822 |
| 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