Kara Merritt, NP
NPI 1013490168 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Merritt, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1013490168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013490168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95009861 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
978 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 324 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 139 | $154 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days93297 | 113 | $52 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 100 | $23 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 556 | 226 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 536 | 227 |
| Carvedilol | 314 | 130 |
| Losartan Potassium | 274 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 260 | 98 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 258 | 93 |
| Furosemide | 203 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192 across 11 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-09-13
- Last updated
- 2024-12-23
- Certified
- 2024-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Merritt's NPI number?
- Kara Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013490168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Merritt's specialty?
- Kara Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Merritt located?
- Kara Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 240, Fresno, CA 93701-2211.
- What is Kara Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Merritt is (559) 320-0545.
- Does Kara Merritt accept Medicare?
- Kara Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Merritt's NPI (1013490168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.