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KARA L JOICE P.A.
NPI 1952473613
Physician Assistant in Lawrence, KS

Active since November 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215, LAWRENCE, KS 66044(785) 505-2250(785) 505-5259 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Sep 30, 2024, May 6, 2024, Oct 31, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kara L Joice P.a. NPPES

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

KARA L JOICE P.A. (NPI 1952473613) is an individual physician assistant in Lawrence, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (1501261) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Topeka.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952473613
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA L JOICECredential: P.A.
Location Address330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215Lawrence, KS 66044-1326
Mailing Address325 Maine St, Mso LibraryLawrence, KS 66044-1360 · (785) 505-2988 · Fax (785) 505-5228
Fax(785) 505-5259
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2026
NPI 1952473613 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in KS · 1501261 Licensed in OK · 1559
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.
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215, Lawrence, KS 66044

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11700 SW 7th StTopeka, KS 66606-2489 · Phone (785) 295-5346 · Fax (785) 231-5930

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200100980AOK

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 L Joice P.a. 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 ID6204930639
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081114000069
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
399 services253 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
33 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Kansas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number170040
Location4000 Cambridge StreetKansas City, KS 66160 · Wyandotte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lmh

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrence, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number170137
Location325 Maine StreetLawrence, KS 66044 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66044 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
$81.98 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.40 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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.

85.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.44
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.88

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Physician Assistant
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Nurse Practitioner
330 ARKANSAS ST STE 215
LAWRENCE, KS 66044

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 Joice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Joice is 1952473613. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Kara Joice located?

Kara Joice practices at 330 Arkansas St Ste 215, Lawrence, KS 66044. The listed phone number is (785) 505-2250.

What is Kara Joice's specialty?

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

Is Kara Joice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Joice 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 Joice accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Kara Joice 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 Joice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Joice is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital and Lmh.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Joice was last updated on June 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 53 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.