KARI J LAVIGNE PA-C
NPI 1114985660
Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
201 CEDAR STREET, 6600, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106(505) 724-4300(505) 724-4384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Feb 23, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kari J Lavigne Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KARI J LAVIGNE PA-C (NPI 1114985660) is an individual physician assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (PA2005-0028) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114985660
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARI J LAVIGNECredential: PA-C
Location Address201 CEDAR STREET, 6600Albuquerque, NM 87106
Mailing Address700 Lomas Blvd Ne, 3 Woodward CenterAlbuquerque, NM 87102-2568 · (505) 242-1711 · Fax (505) 242-0189
Fax(505) 724-4384
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1114985660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NM · PA2005-0028
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA2005-0028 (NM)
201 CEDAR STREET, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kari J Thomas Pa-c

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid90808053NM

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kari J Lavigne Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173548369
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051207000944
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
69 services60 patients
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22853
Spine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.
57 services34 patients
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 72110
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.
53 services48 patients
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
30 services27 patients
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 72050
An X-ray of the upper spine with 4-5 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses radiation to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in your neck and upper back. This procedure helps identify issues like fractures, infections, or deformities.
25 services23 patients
Fusion of additional segment of spine 22614
Fusion of an additional segment of the spine is a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae together. This is done to stabilize the spine and reduce pain or correct a deformity. The procedure involves using bone grafts, rods, or screws to secure the spine.
24 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lovelace Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320009
Location601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services

Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320021
Location1100 Central Avenue SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87106 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
18%390 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0648
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N
1 supplier22 claims22 services$757.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kari Lavigne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Lavigne is 1114985660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006. The provider is also known as Kari J Thomas Pa-C.

Where is Kari Lavigne located?

Kari Lavigne practices at 201 Cedar Street 6600, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The listed phone number is (505) 724-4300.

What is Kari Lavigne's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kari Lavigne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Lavigne is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Kari Lavigne affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kari Lavigne is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kari Lavigne was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.