KARLA KRISTINE HICKS VAZ M.D.
NPI 1558535781
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Columbus, OH
About Karla Kristine Hicks Vaz M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARLA KRISTINE HICKS VAZ M.D. (NPI 1558535781) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35097568) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (2008).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted 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
Karla Kristine Hicks Vaz 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
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 Karla Vaz's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karla Vaz is 1558535781. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2008. The provider is also known as Karla Hicks.
Where is Karla Vaz located?
Karla Vaz practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-6200.
What is Karla Vaz's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.
Is Karla Vaz enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karla Vaz 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 Karla Vaz accept?
Health plans from CareSource list Karla Vaz 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karla Vaz was last updated on May 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Karla Kristine Hicks Vaz, M.D. · NPI 1558535781
Pediatric Gastroenterology physician in Columbus, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 18, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1558535781 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 18, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology · taxonomy 2080P0206X
- **State license:** 35097568 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205-2664
- **Phone:** (614) 722-6200
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** University Of Florida College Of Medicine, class of 2008
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 14, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0050420 (OH); Other H024660 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1558535781) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.