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DR. KARA TANAKA MD, MFA
NPI 1750956561
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in West Hollywood, CA

Active since May 24, 2021PECOS Enrolled
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048(310) 423-6623 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2026, May 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Kara Tanaka Md, Mfa NPPES

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

DR. KARA TANAKA MD, MFA (NPI 1750956561) is an individual anatomic pathology provider in West Hollywood, California, licensed in California (A193603) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in San Francisco.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750956561
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA TANAKACredential: MD, MFA
Location Address8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804
Mailing Address4140 W 190th St Fl 2Torrance, CA 90504-5513 · (310) 423-6623
Phone(310) 423-6623
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1750956561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0101X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A193603
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612, West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204 · Phone (323) 646-2480

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. Kara Tanaka Md, Mfa 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 90048 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 4

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

TANIA MARCELA PLATERO PORTILLO M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6623
SAMUEL JASON GUZMAN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6623
DR. PAUL SAMUEL WEISMAN M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6623
KARIN PAIGE MILLER M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 8612
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-5841

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 Tanaka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Tanaka is 1750956561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2021.

Where is Kara Tanaka located?

Kara Tanaka practices at 8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 8612, West Hollywood, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-6623.

What is Kara Tanaka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X.

Is Kara Tanaka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Tanaka is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Tanaka was last updated on July 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 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.