Kara Phillips, APRN
NPI 1649649716 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Salem, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Phillips, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Salem, KY (NPI 1649649716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649649716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1070534 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
76 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 39 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 23 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 14 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$29 (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 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 225 | 37 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 177 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 170 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 158 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 149 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 146 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$334 across 17 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)
- 205 E Adair StSmithland, KY 42081-9164Phone: (270) 928-2146Fax: (270) 928-4492
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-09-18
- Last updated
- 2019-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Phillips's NPI number?
- Kara Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649649716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Phillips's specialty?
- Kara Phillips is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Phillips located?
- Kara Phillips's practice location on file with NPPES is 141 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Salem, KY 42078-8043.
- What is Kara Phillips's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Phillips is (270) 988-3298.
- Does Kara Phillips accept Medicare?
- Kara Phillips is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Phillips's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Phillips's NPI (1649649716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.