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DR. AMYNAH KARA M.D.
NPI 1659357838
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Amynah Kara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amynah Kara is 1659357838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2005.

Q: What is Amynah Kara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amynah Kara was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 days 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 December 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1401 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Mar 26, 2026, Mar 9, 2026 (3 updates tracked since 2026).

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About Dr. Amynah Kara M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AMYNAH KARA M.D. (NPI 1659357838) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (341499) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659357838

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. AMYNAH KARACredential: M.D.

Location Address1401 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2426

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2451 · (504) 842-3000

Phone(504) 842-4747

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026

✔ NPI 1659357838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 341499✔ Licensed in MN · 81492✔ Licensed in MS · 33487✔ Licensed in TX · M0123✔ Licensed in VA · 0101287890✔ Licensed in PA · ME178901

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1401 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Other Identifiers 6

Other8P0437TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other8R5424TX · Bcbs

Medicaid171787801TX

Medicaid171787805TX

Other8M1658TX · Bcbs

Medicaid171787802TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Amynah Kara 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 ID3274505649

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050216000468, I20260318001862

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

25 services25 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco

Acute Care Hospitals · Frisco, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450853

Location5601 Warren ParkwayFrisco, TX 75034 · Denton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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

$86.76 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.35 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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.

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

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