Kara Hilmes, FNP
NPI 1316221492 · Nurse Practitioner · San Angelo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Hilmes, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in San Angelo, TX (NPI 1316221492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316221492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 707159 (TX)
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
14 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
1,711 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 | 473 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $77 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 121 | $54 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 89 | $35 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 79 | $213 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 201 | 112 |
| Gabapentin | 168 | 43 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 97 | 57 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 64 | 30 |
| Pregabalin | 52 | 12 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 31 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,582 across 15 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
- 2011-10-06
- Last updated
- 2011-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Hilmes's NPI number?
- Kara Hilmes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316221492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Hilmes's specialty?
- Kara Hilmes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Hilmes located?
- Kara Hilmes's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 N Magdalen St, San Angelo, TX 76903-5400.
- What is Kara Hilmes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Hilmes is (325) 658-1511.
- Does Kara Hilmes accept Medicare?
- Kara Hilmes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Hilmes's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Hilmes's NPI (1316221492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.