KARA MICHELE KASSAY MD
NPI 1609968759
Family Medicine in Portland, OR

Q: What is Kara Kassay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Kassay is 1609968759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Q: What is Kara Kassay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: Is Kara Kassay enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kara Kassay has opted out of Medicare through August 31, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Kassay was last updated on January 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since September 28, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 31, 2026CLIA 38D1074158 · Microscopy

12511 SW 68TH AVE STE 200, PORTLAND, OR 97223(503) 675-1137(503) 534-1137 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Kara Michele Kassay Md NPPES

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

KARA MICHELE KASSAY MD (NPI 1609968759) is an individual family medicine provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD21729) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through August 31, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer and holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through November 3, 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609968759

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameKARA MICHELE KASSAYCredential: MD

Location Address12511 SW 68TH AVE STE 200Portland, OR 97223-8298

Mailing Address12511 Sw 68th AvePortland, OR 97223-8510 · (503) 675-1137 · Fax (503) 534-1137

Phone(503) 675-1137

Fax(503) 534-1137

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 2020

✔ NPI 1609968759 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in OR · MD21729

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

12511 SW 68TH AVE STE 200, Portland, OR 97223

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid288213OR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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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Opted out of Medicare

Kara Michele Kassay Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from August 31, 2022 through August 31, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 31, 2022

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 31, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 38D1074158

Kara M Kassay MD PC · Portland, OR

Active · expires Nov 3, 2026

CLIA Number38D1074158

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateNovember 4, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateNovember 3, 2026

Laboratory DirectorKara M. Kassay MD

Laboratory Phone(503) 675-1137

Laboratory LocationKara M Kassay MD PC12511 SW 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97223

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97223 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

$90.51 typical visit price

range $58.99 – $176.88

Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.74 – $44.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.51 typical visit price

range $19.32 – $144.79

Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.83 – $36.19)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KARA M KASSAY, MD, PC

Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)

12511 SW 68TH AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, OR 97223

Washington County (503) 675-1137

DR. AMANDA S GAY M.D.

Family Medicine

12511 SW 68TH AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, OR 97223

Washington County (503) 675-1137

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 Kassay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Kassay is 1609968759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Kara Kassay located?

Kara Kassay practices at 12511 SW 68th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR 97223. The listed phone number is (503) 675-1137.

What is Kara Kassay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kara Kassay enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kara Kassay has opted out of Medicare through August 31, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Does Kara Kassay hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 38D1074158) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 3, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Kara Kassay accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Kara Kassay 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 Kara Kassay was last updated on January 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.