Kara Burns
NPI 1518472216 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Burns is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1518472216).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518472216
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-109024 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 66 | 30 |
| Methocarbamol | 55 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 50 | 19 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 35 | 34 |
| Lidocaine | 30 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 29 | 14 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 14 |
| Baclofen | 25 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$321 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205-3423Phone: (205) 930-8968
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-12-05
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Burns's NPI number?
- Kara Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518472216, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Burns's specialty?
- Kara Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Burns located?
- Kara Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is Kara Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Burns is (800) 822-8816.
- Does Kara Burns accept Medicare?
- Kara Burns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Burns's NPI (1518472216) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.