# Kara Elizabeth Friend, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/kara-friend-md-1598926842
NPI: 1598926842
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Kara Elizabeth Friend, MD is a general surgery based in Norfolk, VA practicing at Sentara Medical Group with NPI 1598926842.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year: 2008
- NPI: 1598926842 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1598926842))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Sentara Medical Group
- Address: 6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA, 235022824
- Phone: (757) 261-5000
- Group practice size: 1397 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 12 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Kara Elizabeth Friend, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1598926842).

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