Kara Anette Herrera, P.A.
Kara Anette Herrera is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Round Rock, TX with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Anette Herrera, P.A. practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Round Rock, TX. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 818dNPPES updated 2024-02-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7200 Wyoming Spgs # 1300, Round Rock, TX 78681-4303
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.44/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
363
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
368
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,011
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $513k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.7k received from industry
166 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Kara Anette Herrera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
Po Box 10597, Austin, TX 78766-1597
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Kara Anette Herrera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Anette Herrera for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Round Rock 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 Anette Herrera
Dr. Herrera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Round Rock, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 244-2273.
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 Anette Herrera
Practice Location
7200 Wyoming Spgs # 1300, Round Rock, TX 78681-4303
Mailing Address
Po Box 10597, Austin, TX 78766-1597
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