Provider Profile
Karl J. Kline, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Karl Kline
Karl J. Kline, PA-C is a physician assistant based in Athens, GA. Karl is a 1987 graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Karl provided 1,248 services to 803 patients. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (706) 549-1663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST
Athens, GA 30606
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,248 services · 803 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
54 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
30 | 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 |
671 | More 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 |
460 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
18 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Athens 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Karl J. Kline?
Karl J. Kline is a physician assistant in Athens, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Karl J. Kline's address?
Karl J. Kline is listed at 1765 Old West Broad St, Athens, GA 30606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karl J. Kline?
The number on file is (706) 549-1663. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karl J. Kline?
Karl J. Kline's National Provider Identifier is 1841265899. 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 Karl J. Kline train?
Karl J. Kline attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karl J. Kline have?
Karl J. Kline has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karl J. Kline perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karl J. Kline performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karl J. Kline's profile verified?
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