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KARA L. COVELL M.D.
NPI 1649590472
Family Medicine in Billings, MT

Active since June 03, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
123 S 27TH ST, BILLINGS, MT 59101(406) 247-3350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kara L. Covell M.d. NPPES

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

KARA L. COVELL M.D. (NPI 1649590472) is an individual family medicine provider in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PHYS-LIC-26720) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Stillwater Billings Clinic, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649590472
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA L. COVELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address123 S 27TH STBillings, MT 59101-4200
Mailing Address123 South 27th StreetBillings, MT 59101-4200 · (406) 247-3350
Phone(406) 247-3350
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1649590472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PHYS-LIC-26720
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.
123 S 27TH ST, Billings, MT 59101
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara L. Covell 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.

PECOS PAC ID9931672185
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260629001454
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Covell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Stillwater Hospital Association, Inc.
37 mi
Critical Access
710 N 11TH STREET
Columbus, MT 59019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053488387 (406) 322-1000

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Stillwater Billings Clinic

Critical Access Hospitals · Columbus, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271330
Location710 N 11th StColumbus, MT 59019 · Stillwater County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59101 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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 20

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

KARMEN HAMMERMEISTER RN
Registered Nurse
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3382
DR. JENNIFER AKIKO VINNOLA DRPH, MS, RD
Dietitian, Registered
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3350
SAMANTHA MILLER RN
Registered Nurse
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3350
PAMELA WETSTEIN RN
Registered Nurse
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3220
YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Public Health or Welfare
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3200
SHAE ELIZABETH SAUNDERS MD
Family Medicine
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3350
ASHLEY DAWN MARIE BAUMEISTER
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3360
MEGAN B LITTLEFIELD M.D.
Internal Medicine
123 S 27TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 247-3350

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 Covell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Covell is 1649590472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2010.

Where is Kara Covell located?

Kara Covell practices at 123 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101. The listed phone number is (406) 247-3350.

What is Kara Covell's specialty?

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

Is Kara Covell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Covell 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Covell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Covell reassigns Medicare benefits to Stillwater Hospital Association, Inc. (Columbus, MT). The 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 Kara Covell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Covell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Kara Covell 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.

Is Kara Covell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Covell is affiliated with Stillwater Billings Clinic.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Covell was last updated on June 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.