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MS. LORI MICHELLE KALER MD
NPI 1629121538
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Bethesda, MD

Active since January 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 21D0211379 · Waiver
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, #307, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 897-0945(301) 530-6042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ms. Lori Michelle Kaler Md NPPES

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

MS. LORI MICHELLE KALER MD (NPI 1629121538) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0038645) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 26, 2026, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629121538
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. LORI MICHELLE KALERCredential: MD
Location Address10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, #307Bethesda, MD 20814
Mailing Address10401 Old Georgetown Rd, #307Bethesda, MD 20814 · (301) 897-0945 · Fax (301) 530-6042
Phone(301) 897-0945
Fax(301) 530-6042
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1985
Enumeration DateJanuary 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2013
✔ NPI 1629121538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0038645✔ Licensed in DC · MD18019
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Other Identifiers 4

Other9423000LDC · Bcbs
OtherOK65MD · Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedKA577379
Medicare UPINC37582

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

Ms. Lori Michelle Kaler 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 ID5597932038
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120124000392
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.

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 of Waiver 21D0211379

Lori Kaler MD · Bethesda, MD
Active · expires Sep 26, 2026
CLIA Number21D0211379
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 27, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 26, 2026
Laboratory DirectorLori Kaler MD
Laboratory Phone(301) 897-0945
Laboratory LocationLori Kaler MD10401 Old Georgetown Rd #307, Bethesda, MD 20814
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.
173 services138 patients
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
100 services100 patients
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory Q0091
A Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
54 services54 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.
50 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
32 services12 patients
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 76830
An ultrasound scan of the lower abdominal region is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. This helps in checking the health of reproductive organs and detecting any abnormalities. The scan is done via a small probe inserted into the body.
28 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%2,188 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%376 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
63%1,418 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%1,418 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
78%1,418 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
72%1,418 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. CAROL MARIE ORLANDO D.D.S.
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, #403
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 581-1100
DR. THOMAS ORLANDO DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, 403
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 581-1100
DR. FRANCIS J. FISHBURNE PH.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUITE208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (240) 353-8153
JING WANG L.AC.
Acupuncturist
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUITE 406
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 528-4200
EDWARD KENNETH GAMSON DDS
Dentist (Endodontics)
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUITE 405
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 493-4496
DR. EVELYN MARLENE KARSON PHD MD
Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUITE 307
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 571-5190
DR. BARRY L MERSKY DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUITE #310
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 530-0700
ROBERT STEVEN PANKOPF M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUITE #300
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 571-8145

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 Lori Kaler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lori Kaler is 1629121538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2007.

Where is Lori Kaler located?

Lori Kaler practices at 10401 Old Georgetown Rd #307, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 897-0945.

What is Lori Kaler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Lori Kaler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lori Kaler 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.

Does Lori Kaler hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 21D0211379) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 26, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lori Kaler was last updated on August 20, 2013. 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.