Kara Wheeler, RD, LD - Medicare Dietitian in Maplewood, MN

Kara Wheeler, RD, LD is a medicare enrolled "Dietitian, Registered" provider in Maplewood, Minnesota. She graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional. She is a member of the group practice Healtheast Medical Research Institute and her current practice location is 2945 Hazelwood St Ste 100, Maplewood, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 232-7800.

Kara Wheeler is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 4254) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396134763.

Contact Information

Kara Wheeler, RD, LD
2945 Hazelwood St Ste 100,
Maplewood, MN 55109-1242
(651) 232-7800
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKara Wheeler
GenderFemale
SpecialityRegistered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional
Experience11 Years
Location2945 Hazelwood St Ste 100, Maplewood, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kara Wheeler graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396134763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2015
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456654797
  • Enrollment ID: I20200714002319

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kara Wheeler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396134763NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
133V00000XDietitian, Registered 072253 (Iowa)Secondary
133V00000XDietitian, Registered 4254 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healtheast Medical Research Institute3971407636517

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kara Wheeler allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHealtheast Medical Research Institute
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639125503
PECOS PAC ID: 3971407636
Enrollment ID: O20031124000507
Provider NameFairview Express Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053952606
PECOS PAC ID: 3375645179
Enrollment ID: O20081028000548

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kara Wheeler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kara Wheeler, RD, LD
528 Highway 1 S,
Washington, IA 52353-9709

Ph: (319) 653-5406
Kara Wheeler, RD, LD
2945 Hazelwood St Ste 100,
Maplewood, MN 55109-1242

Ph: (651) 232-7800

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