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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Karen Tamano's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: October 25, 2026.

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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.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Tamano reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kansas City Kidney Consultants, PA

Same address

Nephrology

4320 WORNALL RD STE 208
Kansas City, MO 64111

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
21 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164528626 (816) 531-0552

Saint Luke's Physician Group Inc

7.6 mi

Family Medicine

901 E 104TH ST, MS 400N
Kansas City, MO 64131

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
845 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093263717 (816) 502-8782

Saint Lukes Hospital Of Trenton

76 mi

General Practice

301 W 2ND ST
Jamesport, MO 64648

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Saint Luke's Hospital Of Trenton
157 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831202431 (660) 684-6244

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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

PLAZA INFECTIOUS DISEASE, PC

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 440
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 531-1550

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Tamano's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Tamano reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Kansas City Kidney Consultants, PA (Kansas City, MO), Saint Luke's Physician Group Inc (Kansas City, MO) and Saint Lukes Hospital Of Trenton (Jamesport, MO). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen Tamano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Tamano accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 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.