Provider Profile
Kara S. Cochran, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kara Cochran
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Kara S. Cochran, PA practices in Fairfax, VA. Kara is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kara cared for 520 Medicare patients across 644 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, and detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
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
- (703) 391-3842
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
Fairfax, VA 22033
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
644 services · 520 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
14 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
23 | As often as other 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 |
325 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
84 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
66 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
50 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
27 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 | Less 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Fairfax 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kara S. Cochran specialize in?
Kara S. Cochran is a physician assistant in Fairfax, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Kara S. Cochran located?
Kara S. Cochran is listed at 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA 22033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kara S. Cochran's phone number?
The number on file is (703) 391-3842. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Kara S. Cochran's NPI number?
Kara S. Cochran's National Provider Identifier is 1265609788. 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
Where did Kara S. Cochran train?
Kara S. Cochran attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kara S. Cochran been practicing?
Kara S. Cochran has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kara S. Cochran do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kara S. Cochran performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax by washing and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kara S. Cochran confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kara S. Cochran. 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.