Kara Austin, NP
NPI 1003477449 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Greenwood, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Austin, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Greenwood, MS (NPI 1003477449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003477449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 903411 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
83 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $144 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 23 | $99 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 22 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 13 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 281 | 55 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 181 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 177 | 61 |
| Furosemide | 154 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 50 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 23 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$447 across 22 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1401 River RdGreenwood, MS 38930-4030Phone: (662) 459-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-26
- Last updated
- 2024-08-20
- Certified
- 2024-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Austin's NPI number?
- Kara Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003477449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Austin's specialty?
- Kara Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Austin located?
- Kara Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 609 Tallahatchie St, Greenwood, MS 38930-2005.
- What is Kara Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Austin is (662) 453-2626.
- Does Kara Austin accept Medicare?
- Kara Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Austin's NPI (1003477449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.