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KARA LERO
NPI 1427744598
Dietitian, Registered in Putnam, CT

Active since April 12, 2023
320 POMFRET ST, PUTNAM, CT 06260(860) 928-6541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, Nov 13, 2023, Apr 12, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Kara Lero NPPES

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

KARA LERO (NPI 1427744598) is an individual dietitian, registered in Putnam, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (2554) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427744598
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy133V00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA LERO
Location Address320 POMFRET STPutnam, CT 06260-1836
Mailing Address358 N West StFeeding Hills, MA 01030-1014
Phone(860) 928-6541
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1427744598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Taxonomy Code133V00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 2554
Definition
A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
320 POMFRET ST, Putnam, CT 06260
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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 Lero is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Day Kimball Healthcare, Inc.
Same address
Community/Behavioral Health
320 POMFRET ST
Putnam, CT 06260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104680966 (860) 963-6385

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

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.

NATCHAUG HOSPITAL
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 963-6416
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL OF WINDHAM COUNTY
Nurse Practitioner
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 928-6541
JENNIFER SALVAS
Counselor (Mental Health)
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 963-6385
LIVINUS OKAFOR MD
Internal Medicine
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 928-6541
DUC H. LE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 928-6541
KIMBERLY J LANE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 928-6541
MICHELLE LEE LOUCRAFT
Counselor (Mental Health)
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 963-6385
DAY KIMBALL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Community/Behavioral Health
320 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 963-6385

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 Lero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Lero is 1427744598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2023.

Where is Kara Lero located?

Kara Lero practices at 320 Pomfret St, Putnam, CT 06260. The listed phone number is (860) 928-6541.

What is Kara Lero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.

Is Kara Lero enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Lero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Lero reassigns Medicare benefits to Day Kimball Healthcare, Inc. (Putnam, CT). 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 Lero's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Lero was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.