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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun, MD

Works at hospitals in Vacaville, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun, MD is a critical care doctor at 1 Quality Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688. Phone: (707) 624-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun had 13 Original Medicare patients and 22 services. NPI 1912987934. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 1 Quality Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (707) 624‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville
  • Group practice: Permanente Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun, 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 Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun 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 S. Rakoczy-Byun see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 22 services for Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun's NPI number?
1912987934. 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 S. Rakoczy-Byun, 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 patients13
Services billed to Medicare22
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

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%

Hospitals where Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kara S. Rakoczy-Byun as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Vacaville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vacaville, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912987934
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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