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KARA MACKENZIE M.D.
NPI 1487944021
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Spokane, WA

Active since April 17, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 W 8TH AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99204(509) 455-3854 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2025, Nov 26, 2025, Jun 16, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kara Mackenzie M.d. NPPES

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

KARA MACKENZIE M.D. (NPI 1487944021) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Spokane, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60641812) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp., and maintains a secondary practice location in Spokane.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487944021
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameKARA MACKENZIECredential: M.D.
Location Address101 W 8TH AVESpokane, WA 99204-2307
Mailing AddressPo Box 31001-4114Pasadena, CA 91110-0001 · (866) 747-2455
Phone(509) 455-3854
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1487944021 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60641812
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60641812 (WA), 51038 (TN)
101 W 8TH AVE, Spokane, WA 99204
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1105 W 8th Ave Ste 120CSpokane, WA 99204-2302 · Phone (509) 455-3854

Other Identifiers 3

Other6021269TN · Blue Cross/blue Shield
OtherP01353571TN · Rr Medicare
MedicaidQ007398TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Kara Mackenzie 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 ID3375769045
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160713000652
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
75 services53 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
57 services57 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
42 services35 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
22 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500054
Location101 West 8th AvenueSpokane, WA 99204 · Spokane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Providence Holy Family Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500077
Location5633 North LidgerwoodSpokane, WA 99208 · Spokane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

CHELSEA POSENJAK
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3131
CAITLIN KLAMPER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-4744
DR. SARAH N PETERSON MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3020
MICHAEL GROSS MD
Anesthesiology
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3181
LAURA DARLENE DEWALD DO
Internal Medicine
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 626-9900
PAUL C THORNE MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
101 W 8TH AVE, STE 100
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-5445
DR. BROOKS THOMAS LASELLE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (253) 217-3832
MR. MICHAEL CLIFFORD BLANCH R.PH.
Pharmacist
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3088

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 Mackenzie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Mackenzie is 1487944021. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2011.

Where is Kara Mackenzie located?

Kara Mackenzie practices at 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. The listed phone number is (509) 455-3854.

What is Kara Mackenzie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kara Mackenzie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Kara Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Mackenzie is affiliated with Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. and Providence Holy Family Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Mackenzie was last updated on December 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.