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Psychiatry

Vakara M. Meyer-Karre, MD

Works at hospitals in Fremont, NE · Nebraska

Summary

Dr. Vakara M. Meyer-Karre, MD is a psychiatrist at 42 Nd Dewey St, UNMC Physicians Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68198. Phone: (402) 552-6007. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vakara M. Meyer-Karre had 36 Original Medicare patients and 48 services. NPI 1871766105. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 42 Nd Dewey St, UNMC Physicians Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68198 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (402) 552‑6007
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Methodist Fremont Health
  • Group practice: UNMC Physicians (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vakara M. Meyer-Karre, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Vakara M. Meyer-Karre accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vakara M. Meyer-Karre 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 Vakara M. Meyer-Karre see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 48 services for Vakara M. Meyer-Karre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vakara M. Meyer-Karre's NPI number?
1871766105. 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 Vakara M. Meyer-Karre, 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 patients36
Services billed to Medicare48
Different services or procedures3
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients56

Most frequent services

  1. Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)26 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)20 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 blood pressure75%
  • Anxiety75%
  • Depression69%
  • Arthritis44%
  • High cholesterol42%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%

Hospitals where Vakara M. Meyer-Karre works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vakara M. Meyer-Karre 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.

  • Methodist Fremont HealthFremont, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280077

Practice locations

Addresses where Vakara M. Meyer-Karre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vakara M. Meyer-Karre as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UNMC Physicians1,518 clinicians in the group
  • Methodist Fremont Health91 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Omaha, NE — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UNMC Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871766105
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians