DR. AOUN B KARA MD
NPI 1497752182
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Fountain Hill, PA

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 503, FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015(610) 868-3007(610) 868-1929 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Aoun B Kara Md NPPES

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

DR. AOUN B KARA MD (NPI 1497752182) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD037283L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497752182
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AOUN B KARACredential: MD
Location Address701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 503Fountain Hill, PA 18015-1155
Mailing Address701 Ostrum St, Suite 503Fountain Hill, PA 18015-1155 · (610) 868-3007 · Fax (610) 868-1929
Fax(610) 868-1929
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 2014
NPI 1497752182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in PA · MD037283L
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
701 OSTRUM ST, Fountain Hill, PA 18015

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINKA123294PA
Medicare UPINC30827PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Aoun B Kara 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 ID5496764102
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060407000218
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 14

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
461 services310 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
240 services238 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
163 services159 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
97 services97 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.
97 services97 patients
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 93296
This procedure involves remotely monitoring your pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system. Over a 90-day period, we check the device's performance and your heart's activity. This helps ensure the device is functioning properly and providing the best possible support for your heart health.
73 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Lukes Quakertown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Quakertown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390035
Location3000 St. Luke's DriveQuakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Easton, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390162
Location250 South 21st StreetEaston, PA 18042 · Northampton County
Emergency services

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coaldale, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390183
Location360 W Ruddle StreetCoaldale, PA 18218 · Schuylkill County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Physician Assistant
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 302
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 201
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 303
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 602
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
701 OSTRUM ST, STE 504
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 203
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner
701 OSTRUM ST
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Physician Assistant (Medical)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 603
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015

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 Aoun Kara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aoun Kara is 1497752182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Aoun Kara located?

Aoun Kara practices at 701 Ostrum St Suite 503, Fountain Hill, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (610) 868-3007.

What is Aoun Kara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Aoun Kara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aoun Kara 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.

Is Aoun Kara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aoun Kara is affiliated with St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus and St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aoun Kara was last updated on January 9, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.