Kara Simmons, PA
NPI 1699283838 · Physician Assistant · Corning, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Simmons, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Corning, AR (NPI 1699283838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699283838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-862 (AR)
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 tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 36 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 33 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 32 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 32 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2018-01-22
- Last updated
- 2024-08-16
- Certified
- 2024-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Simmons's NPI number?
- Kara Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699283838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Simmons's specialty?
- Kara Simmons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Simmons located?
- Kara Simmons's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Creason Rd, Corning, AR 72422-1716.
- What is Kara Simmons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Simmons is (870) 857-3399.
- Does Kara Simmons accept Medicare?
- Kara Simmons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Simmons's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Simmons's NPI (1699283838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.