Kara Barham, FNP-C
NPI 1568957439 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hattiesburg, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Barham, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hattiesburg, MS (NPI 1568957439).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568957439
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 902720 (MS)
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
8 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
590 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 | 158 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $69 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 93 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 81 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 44 | $11 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Types Influenza Virus87502 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 77 | 30 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 55 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 22 |
| Metformin Hcl | 49 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 48 | 19 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,356 across 86 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
- 2018-06-24
- Last updated
- 2020-07-28
- Certified
- 2020-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Barham's NPI number?
- Kara Barham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568957439, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Barham's specialty?
- Kara Barham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Barham located?
- Kara Barham's practice location on file with NPPES is 5192 Old Highway 11 Ste 2, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.
- What is Kara Barham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Barham is (601) 268-0929.
- Does Kara Barham accept Medicare?
- Kara Barham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Barham's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Barham's NPI (1568957439) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.