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DR. KAREN TAMANO M.D.
NPI 1649215799
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Kansas City, MO

Active since June 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 208, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111(816) 531-0552(816) 756-2503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Tamano M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN TAMANO M.D. (NPI 1649215799) is an individual nephrology provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2010007606) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649215799
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN TAMANOCredential: M.D.
Location Address4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 208Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
Mailing Address4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 208Kansas City, MO 64111-5941 · (816) 531-0552 · Fax (816) 756-2503
Phone(816) 531-0552
Fax(816) 756-2503
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2017
✔ NPI 1649215799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2010007606✔ Licensed in KS · 0435068
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
4320 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Other Identifiers 1

Other2010007606MO · Mo State License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Medica.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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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Tamano M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64111 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.82 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
3%257 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
69%283 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers26 claims2,865 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers16 claims2,400 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers15 claims1,200 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers24 claims24 services$16.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
6 suppliers28 claims48 services$11.84 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.

CARL D DIRKS MD
Internal Medicine
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 65
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-6100
SATISH PONNURU MD
Plastic Surgery
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 513
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-4549
DR. CONSTANTINE LAN FOTOPOULOS M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 610
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (913) 319-7600
SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN BILLING SERVICES, LLC
Dermatology
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 513
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-4500
KARA BETH SCHNEWEIS PT
Physical Therapist
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 710
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 531-5570
DR. JUSTIN VAN MEETEREN DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 50
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 931-3312
DR. RICHARD W LUSTIG D.O.
Internal Medicine
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 65
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-6100
EMILY JOHNSTON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 208
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 531-0552

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 Karen Tamano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Tamano is 1649215799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Where is Karen Tamano located?

Karen Tamano practices at 4320 Wornall Rd Suite 208, Kansas City, MO 64111. The listed phone number is (816) 531-0552.

What is Karen Tamano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Karen Tamano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Tamano is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Karen Tamano accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Medica list Karen Tamano 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 Karen Tamano was last updated on April 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.