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DR. KARA BETH CARDENAS M.D.
NPI 1417119777
Emergency Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since June 27, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 MICHIGAN ST NE # MC-49, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503(616) 391-8879 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kara Beth Cardenas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARA BETH CARDENAS M.D. (NPI 1417119777) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301092723) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spectrum Health United Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417119777
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA BETH CARDENASCredential: M.D.
Location Address100 MICHIGAN ST NE # MC-49Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Mailing Address4100 Embassy Dr Se Ste 400Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2416 · (616) 975-1845
Phone(616) 391-8879
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1417119777 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301092723
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 4301092723 (MI)
100 MICHIGAN ST NE # MC-49, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Other Identifiers 2

Other5315037069MI · Pharmacy License
Other4301092723MI · State Limited Md License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kara Beth Cardenas M.d. 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 ID7113103383
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110524000379
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
126 services121 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
64 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Spectrum Health United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230035
Location615 S Bower StreetGreenville, MI 48838 · Montcalm County
Birthing friendly

Spectrum Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230038
Location100 Michigan St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 · Kent County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49503 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

96.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.89
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. TAMMY LYNN PROVATAS M.D.
Emergency Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE # MC-49
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 391-8879

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 Cardenas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Cardenas is 1417119777. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2008.

Where is Kara Cardenas located?

Kara Cardenas practices at 100 Michigan St NE # Mc-49, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 391-8879.

What is Kara Cardenas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kara Cardenas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Cardenas 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.

What insurance does Kara Cardenas accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Kara Cardenas 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.

Is Kara Cardenas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Cardenas is affiliated with Spectrum Health United Hospital and Spectrum Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Cardenas was last updated on February 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.