Kara Parker, MD
Kara Parker is a Family Medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Parker, MD has practiced family medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.43/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2115dNPPES updated 2020-08-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.43/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.23%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,254
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $69k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-40%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Aug 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Kara Parker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Parker for anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Parker
NPI records show Dr. Parker as active with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 873-6963.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2810 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408-4708
Mailing Address
701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1623
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