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DR. KARA BETH MARKHAM MD
NPI 1487863247
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Cincinnati, OH

Active since May 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
3130 HIGHLAND AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 584-5239(513) 584-5139 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2022, Aug 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kara Beth Markham Md NPPES

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

DR. KARA BETH MARKHAM MD (NPI 1487863247) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35090513) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kettering.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487863247
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA BETH MARKHAMCredential: MD
Location Address3130 HIGHLAND AVECincinnati, OH 45219
Mailing AddressPo Box 636256Cincinnati, OH 45263-6256 · (513) 585-5505 · Fax (513) 585-5511
Phone(513) 584-5239
Fax(513) 584-5139
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1487863247 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35090513
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 35090513 (OH)
3130 HIGHLAND AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13533 Southern Blvd Ste 3750Kettering, OH 45429-1268 · Phone (937) 610-3220 · Fax (937) 610-3225

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kara Beth Markham 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 ID2163581182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081106000030
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 Markham reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
3188 BELLEVUE AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801840434 (513) 584-1000
Children's Hospital Medical Center
0.3 mi
Pediatrics
3333 BURNET AVENUE
Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,080 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609915784 (513) 636-4225
Kettering Independent Medical Group Inc
37 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 PRESTIGE PL, SUITE 910
Miamisburg, OH 45342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 984 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629387865 (937) 762-1629
Adena Medical Group LLC
84 mi
Family Medicine
272 HOSPITAL RD
Chillicothe, OH 45601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 763 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235468083 (740) 779-7500
Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC
113 mi
Surgery
830 W HIGH ST STE 206
Lima, OH 45801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518589803 (888) 696-3541

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360003
Location3188 Bellevue AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45219 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

78.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.42
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.86

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.

DR. LEI QU PHARMD
Pharmacist
3130 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (135) 584-8828
MICHAEL FRITZ
Dermatology
3130 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 475-7630
MARGO WATERS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3130 HIGHLAND AVE, GROUND FLOOR
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-4644
THOMAS LAWLER
Internal Medicine
3130 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-4505
JULIANE VIERECKE MD
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
3130 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-7217
MAX CHRISTOPHER REIF M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3130 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-4061
DR. WILLIAM MICHAEL GAYNIER D.O
Ophthalmology
3130 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-5461
LATOYA LABRESSKA BRATHWAITE MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3130 HIGHLAND AVE, 2ND FLOOR NEPHROLOGY HOXWORTH CLINIC
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-4061

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 Markham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Markham is 1487863247. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2007.

Where is Kara Markham located?

Kara Markham practices at 3130 Highland Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 584-5239.

What is Kara Markham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Kara Markham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Markham 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Markham's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Markham reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC (Cincinnati, OH), Children's Hospital Medical Center (Cincinnati, OH), Kettering Independent Medical Group Inc (Miamisburg, OH), Adena Medical Group LLC (Chillicothe, OH) and Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC (Lima, OH). 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 Markham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Markham accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 3 other insurers list Kara Markham 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 Markham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Markham is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Markham was last updated on April 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.