Provider Profile
Kara A. Buckingham, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kara Buckingham
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Kara A. Buckingham, PA-C practices in West Des Moines, IA. Medicare claims data shows Kara provided 872 services to 566 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 224-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
West Des Moines, IA 50266
350 NE 36th St
Ankeny, IA 50021
4850 100th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
872 services · 566 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
80 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
61 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
33 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
32 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
26 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
20 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
17 | |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
12 | |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
360 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
123 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in West Des Moines 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kara A. Buckingham's specialty?
Kara A. Buckingham is a physician assistant in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kara A. Buckingham?
Kara A. Buckingham is listed at 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kara A. Buckingham?
The number on file is (515) 224-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kara A. Buckingham?
Kara A. Buckingham's National Provider Identifier is 1265710503. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Kara A. Buckingham's education?
Kara A. Buckingham attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kara A. Buckingham have?
Kara A. Buckingham has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kara A. Buckingham known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kara A. Buckingham performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kara A. Buckingham's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kara A. Buckingham. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.