Jolene Karls, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Jolene Karls is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Billings, MT with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(406) 238-2500Billings, MT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jolene Karls, PA-C has been part of the Billings medical community since 2017 in group practice. She has been in practice for 9+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 29 Physician Assistant providers in MTSee all Physician Assistant in Billings9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1621dNPPES updated 2021-12-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101-0703

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.6%

Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

250

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

215

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,433

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $163k

Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+22%)56%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+16%)38%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 13, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 9 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1601 Barton Rd Apt 3514, Redlands, CA 92373-4399

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Jolene Karls

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jolene Karls for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Billings required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jolene Karls

NPI records show Dr. Karls as active with telehealth listed in Billings, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 238-2500.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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