Kara Cummings
NPI 1265130918 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sylva, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Cummings is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sylva, NC (NPI 1265130918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265130918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5017740 (NC)
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
3 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
467 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 | 283 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 114 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $52 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 15 | $13 |
| Simple Bladder Irrigation And/Or Instillation51700 | 14 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 361 | 150 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 138 | 60 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 89 | 40 |
| Estradiol | 81 | 56 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 69 | 29 |
| Trospium Chloride | 68 | 26 |
| Silodosin | 58 | 24 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$450 across 21 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
- 2023-02-22
- Last updated
- 2023-02-27
- Certified
- 2023-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Cummings's NPI number?
- Kara Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265130918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Cummings's specialty?
- Kara Cummings is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Cummings located?
- Kara Cummings's practice location on file with NPPES is 98 Doctors Dr Ste 100, Sylva, NC 28779-4502.
- What is Kara Cummings's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Cummings is (828) 631-8755.
- Does Kara Cummings accept Medicare?
- Kara Cummings is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Cummings's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Cummings's NPI (1265130918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.