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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 10 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.

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Mackenzie reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Providence Health & Services Washington

0.1 mi

Pulmonary Disease

101 W 8TH AVE, MOTHER GAMELIN CENTER 3RD FLOOR
Spokane, WA 99204

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
862 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194099390 (509) 474-2072

Saint Thomas Medical Partners

1,750 mi

Radiology, Mobile Mammography

102 WOODMONT BLVD, SUITE 800
Nashville, TN 37205

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
1,304 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881981033 (615) 284-6698

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

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Mackenzie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Mackenzie reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Providence Health & Services Washington (Spokane, WA) and Saint Thomas Medical Partners (Nashville, TN). 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 Mackenzie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 10 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.