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KARA MICHELE BLOCK MD
NPI 1396005898
Pediatrics in Cottonwood, AZ

Active since May 18, 2012PECOS Enrolled
51 S BRIAN MICKELSEN PKWY, COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326(928) 639-8132(866) 274-8919 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kara Michele Block Md NPPES

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

KARA MICHELE BLOCK MD (NPI 1396005898) is an individual pediatrics provider in Cottonwood, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (56125) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Prescott.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396005898
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKARA MICHELE BLOCKCredential: MD
Location Address51 S BRIAN MICKELSEN PKWYCottonwood, AZ 86326
Mailing Address1090 Commerce DrPrescott, AZ 86305-3700 · (928) 583-1000
Phone(928) 639-8132
Fax(866) 274-8919
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1396005898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 56125✔ Licensed in NY · 279376
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
51 S BRIAN MICKELSEN PKWY, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11090 Commerce DrPrescott, AZ 86305-3700 · Phone (928) 583-1000 · Fax (866) 323-8458

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kara Michele Block Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Block reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

County Of Yavapai
Same address
Public Health or Welfare
51 BRIAN MICKELSEN PARKWAY
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740306307 (928) 639-8132

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86326 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARY F. SUTTER MD
Family Medicine
51 S BRIAN MICKELSEN PKWY
COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326
Yavapai County (928) 634-6828
JENNIFER LYNN ALEXANDER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
51 S BRIAN MICKELSEN PKWY
COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326
Yavapai County (928) 639-8132
PAUL VERNON BAHLINGER D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
51 S BRIAN MICKELSEN PKWY
COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326
Yavapai County (928) 639-8132

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 Kara Block's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Block is 1396005898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2012.

Where is Kara Block located?

Kara Block practices at 51 S Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. The listed phone number is (928) 639-8132.

What is Kara Block's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kara Block enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Block is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Block's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Block reassigns Medicare benefits to County Of Yavapai (Cottonwood, AZ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kara Block's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Block accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc list Kara Block as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Block was last updated on June 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.