KARA A WIDHALM PA-C
NPI 1740945757
Physician Assistant in Council Bluffs, IA

Active since November 04, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 MERCY DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503(712) 328-5230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2023, Nov 8, 2023, May 12, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kara A Widhalm Pa-c NPPES

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

KARA A WIDHALM PA-C (NPI 1740945757) is an individual physician assistant in Council Bluffs, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (112274) and active in the NPI registry since November 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs, and maintains a secondary practice location in Elkhorn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740945757
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA A WIDHALMCredential: PA-C
Location Address800 MERCY DRCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503-3128
Mailing Address800 Mercy DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503-3128 · (712) 328-5230
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2023
NPI 1740945757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in IA · 112274 Licensed in NE · 2681
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 2681 (NE)
800 MERCY DR, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1222 N 192nd StElkhorn, NE 68022-5363 · Phone (402) 390-4111 · Fax (402) 390-4115

Accepted Insurance

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

Kara A Widhalm Pa-c 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 ID1254710023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220624001328, I20220728002121
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 3

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.
177 services165 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
86 services84 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs

Acute Care Hospitals · Council Bluffs, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160028
Location800 Mercy DriveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503 · Pottawattamie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi Health Bergan Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280060
Location7500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68124 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi Health Immanuel

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280081
Location6901 North 72nd StOmaha, NE 68122 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51503 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

98.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Nurse Practitioner
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Physician Assistant
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Hospitalist
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Emergency Medicine
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Nurse Practitioner
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Obstetrics & Gynecology
800 MERCY DR, SUITE 210
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
800 MERCY DR
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

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 Widhalm's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Widhalm is 1740945757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2021.

Where is Kara Widhalm located?

Kara Widhalm practices at 800 Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. The listed phone number is (712) 328-5230.

What is Kara Widhalm's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kara Widhalm enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Widhalm 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.

What insurance does Kara Widhalm accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Kara Widhalm 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 Widhalm affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Widhalm is affiliated with Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Chi Health Bergan Mercy and Chi Health Immanuel.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Widhalm was last updated on December 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.