Kara Kniert, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1871013342 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Moorhead, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Kniert, DNP, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Moorhead, MN (NPI 1871013342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871013342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, APRN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R40214 (ND)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
62 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 48 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 14 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$10 (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 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 154 | 51 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 122 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 119 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 105 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 105 | 32 |
| Omeprazole | 89 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96 across 2 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)
- 301 NP AvenueFargo, ND 58102Phone: (701) 271-3344
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-12-23
- Certified
- 2025-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Kniert's NPI number?
- Kara Kniert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871013342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Kniert's specialty?
- Kara Kniert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Kniert located?
- Kara Kniert's practice location on file with NPPES is 4000 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560-7926.
- What is Kara Kniert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Kniert is (701) 234-3200.
- Does Kara Kniert accept Medicare?
- Kara Kniert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Kniert's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Kniert's NPI (1871013342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.