Kara L Asbury, MD
Kara L Asbury is a Dermatology specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: DERMATOLOGY
Kara L Asbury, MD has been part of the Scottsdale medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Meharry Medical College School of Medicine graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-4109
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202371.44/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
598
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
379
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,231
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $417k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$160 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kara L Asbury's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 26476, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-0124
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100092
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Dermatology Care With Kara L Asbury
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara L Asbury for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Scottsdale 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 Kara L Asbury
Dr. Asbury is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 454-4185.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kara L Asbury
Practice Location
7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-4109
Mailing Address
Po Box 26476, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-0124
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