KAREN ROSS TAMMELA MD
NPI 1396770905
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Santa Maria, CA

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454(805) 354-7101(805) 354-7102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2023, Dec 28, 2022, Jan 7, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karen Ross Tammela Md NPPES

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

KAREN ROSS TAMMELA MD (NPI 1396770905) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Santa Maria, California, licensed in California (C153083) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396770905
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN ROSS TAMMELACredential: MD
Location Address220 S PALISADE DR STE 203Santa Maria, CA 93454-8903
Mailing Address220 S Palisade Dr Ste 203Santa Maria, CA 93454-8903 · (805) 354-7101 · Fax (805) 354-7102
Fax(805) 354-7102
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2023
NPI 1396770905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses Licensed in CA · C153083 Licensed in WI · 48141
Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

220 S PALISADE DR STE 203, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid34648200WI

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

Karen Ross Tammela Md 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 ID8224093596
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181127002770
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93454 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
$139.99 typical visit price
range $62.01 – $184.40
Typical copayment $34.99 (range $15.50 – $46.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.76 typical visit price
range $20.60 – $151.20
Typical copayment $19.19 (range $5.15 – $37.80)
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.

96.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Pediatrics
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Advanced Practice Midwife
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Obstetrics & Gynecology
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Obstetrics & Gynecology
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Social Worker
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Obstetrics & Gynecology
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Social Worker (Clinical)
220 S PALISADE DR STE 203
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

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 Karen Tammela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Tammela is 1396770905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Karen Tammela located?

Karen Tammela practices at 220 S Palisade Dr Ste 203, Santa Maria, CA 93454. The listed phone number is (805) 354-7101.

What is Karen Tammela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Karen Tammela enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Tammela 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Tammela was last updated on November 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.