Kara Richey
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Kara Richey is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Cleveland, OH with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Richey specializes in nursing, serving patients in Cleveland, OH in independent practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, cancer, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2351dNPPES updated 2019-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.48/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.32%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
128
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
132
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
560
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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, Cancer, and High Cholesterol.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$523 received from industry
21 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 Richey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 16, 2019
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Virtual Adult Health Care With Kara Richey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Richey for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Cleveland 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 Richey
Dr. Richey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (866) 223-8100.
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 Richey
Practice Location
10201 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-2130
Mailing Address
10201 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-2130
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