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DR. KARA BETHANY PAPPAS MD
NPI 1417396136
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Detroit, MI

Active since June 15, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UNIVERSITY PEDIATRICIANS, 4201 ST. ANTIONE UHC 5D # 226, DETROIT, MI 48201(313) 966-5051(313) 966-0665 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Dec 22, 2025, Nov 2, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kara Bethany Pappas Md NPPES

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

DR. KARA BETHANY PAPPAS MD (NPI 1417396136) is an individual clinical genetics (m.d.) provider in Detroit, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301107453) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417396136
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207SG0201X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA BETHANY PAPPASCredential: MD
Location AddressUNIVERSITY PEDIATRICIANS, 4201 ST. ANTIONE UHC 5D # 226Detroit, MI 48201
Mailing Address1 Ford Pl Ste 3aDetroit, MI 48202-3450 · (313) 874-4806 · Fax (313) 876-1305
Phone(313) 966-5051
Fax(313) 966-0665
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1417396136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207SG0201X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MI · 4301107453✔ Licensed in OH · 35.148543
Definition
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Also ListedMedical Genetics · Clinical Biochemical GeneticsTaxonomy 207SG0202X · License 35.148543 (OH), 4301107453 (MI)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 35.148543 (OH), 4301107453 (MI)
UNIVERSITY PEDIATRICIANS, Detroit, MI 48201
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11 Childrens PlzDayton, OH 45404-1815 · Phone (937) 641-4000 · Fax (937) 641-4500
Location 2Children's Hospital of MI /Spec Ctr, 3950 Beaubien 3rd FloorDetroit, MI 48201 · Phone (313) 832-9330 · Fax (313) 993-8685
Location 33031 W Grand Blvd Fl 8Detroit, MI 48202-3046 · Phone (313) 916-2454

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0022336OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 Bethany Pappas 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 ID244535821
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181023001628, I20230712002491
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.

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 Pappas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Pappas is 1417396136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2013.

Where is Kara Pappas located?

Kara Pappas practices at University Pediatricians 4201 St. Antione Uhc 5D # 226, Detroit, MI 48201. The listed phone number is (313) 966-5051.

What is Kara Pappas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Clinical Genetics (M.D.), with taxonomy code 207SG0201X.

Is Kara Pappas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Pappas 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 Pappas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 3 other insurers list Kara Pappas 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 Pappas was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.