Kara Hobbs, NP
NPI 1497157531 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Smyrna, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Hobbs, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Smyrna, TN (NPI 1497157531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497157531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18977 (TN)
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
11 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
164 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 | 120 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 19 | $141 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 64 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 37 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 31 | 14 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 19 | — |
| Colestipol Hcl | 18 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 15 | — |
| Ondansetron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,336 across 69 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
- 2014-09-19
- Last updated
- 2024-02-28
- Certified
- 2024-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Hobbs's NPI number?
- Kara Hobbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497157531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Hobbs's specialty?
- Kara Hobbs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Hobbs located?
- Kara Hobbs's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 110, Smyrna, TN 37167-5689.
- What is Kara Hobbs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Hobbs is (615) 223-6606.
- Does Kara Hobbs accept Medicare?
- Kara Hobbs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Hobbs's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Hobbs's NPI (1497157531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.