DR. KARA MARIE LAPPIN D.O.
NPI 1518490416
Hospitalist in Bellefontaine, OH

Q: What is Kara Lappin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Lappin is 1518490416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2017.

Q: What is Kara Lappin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Lappin was last updated on December 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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 07, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.43/100

CMS Quality Rating

205 E PALMER RD, BELLEFONTAINE, OH 43311(937) 592-4015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2024, Sep 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Kara Marie Lappin D.o. NPPES

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

DR. KARA MARIE LAPPIN D.O. (NPI 1518490416) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bellefontaine, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (34.014251) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health-st Rita's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518490416

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARA MARIE LAPPINCredential: D.O.

Location Address205 E PALMER RDBellefontaine, OH 43311-2281

Mailing Address205 E Palmer RdBellefontaine, OH 43311-2281 · (937) 592-4015

Phone(937) 592-4015

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1518490416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 34.014251

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 34.014251 (OH)

205 E PALMER RD, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kara Marie Lappin D.o. 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 ID840569240

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200911002236

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 9

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 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.

127 services69 patients

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.

115 services70 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

94 services87 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.

61 services61 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

50 services29 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

31 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lima, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360066

Location730 West Market StreetLima, OH 45801 · Allen County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number360085

Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mary Rutan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellefontaine, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360197

Location205 Palmer AvenueBellefontaine, OH 43311 · Logan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43311 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

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

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.

81.43/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

69.55

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.73

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$68.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers41 claims41 services$20.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers41 claims41 services$116.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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