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KARA M KNOWLES M.D.
NPI 1457541617
Pediatrics in Albany, OR

Active since July 25, 2007PECOS Enrolled
734 ELM ST SW, ALBANY, OR 97321(541) 812-5111(541) 812-5127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2020, Oct 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kara M Knowles M.d. NPPES

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

KARA M KNOWLES M.D. (NPI 1457541617) is an individual pediatrics provider in Albany, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD27832) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457541617
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKARA M KNOWLESCredential: M.D.
Location Address734 ELM ST SWAlbany, OR 97321-1934
Mailing AddressPo Box 1188Corvallis, OR 97339-1188
Phone(541) 812-5111
Fax(541) 812-5127
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2020
✔ NPI 1457541617 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD27832
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.
734 ELM ST SW, Albany, OR 97321
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and more.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 M Knowles M.d. 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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Knowles reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Albany General Hospital
Same address
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
Albany, OR 97321
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 432 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932465192 (541) 812-5111
Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1100 7TH AVE SW
Albany, OR 97321
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 522 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063779205 (541) 812-5600
Mid-Valley Healthcare, Inc.
11 mi
Pain Medicine
5234 SW PHILOMATH BLVD STE C
Corvallis, OR 97333
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1508122763 (Oregon)
  • 416 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164942611 (541) 451-7450
Samaritan Pacific Health Services, Inc.
41 mi
Rural Health
199 WEST HIGHWAY 20
Toledo, OR 97391
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 332 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568543692 (541) 574-2730
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
50 mi
Urology
3100 NE 28TH ST STE B
Lincoln City, OR 97367
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 277 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679927636 (541) 812-5820

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 97321 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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 16

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

ADAM B PAUL MD
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
DR. ELIZABETH ANNE HESKETT BOURESSA M.D.
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
DR. NEDA AFZALI M.D.
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
ROSA E PLASCENCIA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
JAMES PASH DO
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
DR. LISA A. BOYD M.D.
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
DR. SETH K ARROW MD
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111
RYAN TUCKER D.O.
Pediatrics
734 ELM ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Benton County (541) 812-5111

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 Knowles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Knowles is 1457541617. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2007.

Where is Kara Knowles located?

Kara Knowles practices at 734 Elm St SW, Albany, OR 97321. The listed phone number is (541) 812-5111.

What is Kara Knowles's specialty?

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

Is Kara Knowles enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Knowles's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Knowles reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Albany General Hospital (Albany, OR), Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis (Albany, OR), Mid-Valley Healthcare, Inc. (Corvallis, OR), Samaritan Pacific Health Services, Inc. (Toledo, OR) and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (Lincoln City, OR). Each 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 Knowles's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Knowles accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Kara Knowles 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 Knowles was last updated on November 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.