Kara Ellen Davis, MD
Kara Ellen Davis is an Internal Medicine specialist based in South Holland, IL with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Ellen Davis, MD has practiced internal medicine for 38+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 38+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2438dNPPES updated 2019-09-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
401 E 162nd St Ste 207, South Holland, IL 60473-2237
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.63%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.8%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
251
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
514
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,921
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $590k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$693 received from industry
43 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 2018, attributed to Kara Ellen Davis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
27702 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1277
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kara Ellen Davis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Ellen Davis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to South Holland 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 Ellen Davis
Dr. Davis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in South Holland, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 210-2001.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kara Ellen Davis
Practice Location
401 E 162nd St Ste 207, South Holland, IL 60473-2237
Mailing Address
27702 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1277
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