Kara Brown, NP
NPI 1427544683 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Franklin, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Brown, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Franklin, TN (NPI 1427544683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427544683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN295653 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service 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
667 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 515 | $87 |
| Psychiatric Services Complicated By Communication Factor90785 | 63 | $11 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 61 | $139 |
| Psychiatric Services Complicated By Communication Factor90785 | 14 | $11 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 14 | $141 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$141 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 153 | 18 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 139 | 25 |
| Mirtazapine | 120 | 22 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 116 | 13 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 89 | 14 |
| Olanzapine | 78 | 14 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 73 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$507 across 5 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
- 2018-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-04-09
- Certified
- 2025-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Brown's NPI number?
- Kara Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427544683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Brown's specialty?
- Kara Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Brown located?
- Kara Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 381 Riverside Dr Ste 460, Franklin, TN 37064-9000.
- What is Kara Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Brown is (614) 224-9800.
- Does Kara Brown accept Medicare?
- Kara Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Brown's NPI (1427544683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.