Kara L Scanlan, ARNP
Kara L Scanlan is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Gig Harbor, WA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara L Scanlan, ARNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Gig Harbor, WA. She has been in practice for 20+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 202, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1706
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.64%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
7.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
290
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,082
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $335k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 (+4%) — 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 (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$793 received from industry
11 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 L Scanlan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Kara L Scanlan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara L Scanlan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gig Harbor 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 Scanlan
Dr. Scanlan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gig Harbor, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 858-9192.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kara L Scanlan
Practice Location
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 202, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1706
Mailing Address
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 202, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1706
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