Kara Jones, FNP
NPI 1952558850 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Jones, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1952558850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952558850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95002500 (CA)
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
17 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
371 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 123 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $115 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 79 | $97 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 23 | $25 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 23 | $24 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 262 | 97 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 259 | 93 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 176 | 72 |
| Furosemide | 161 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 156 | 55 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 144 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 5 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
- 2008-08-21
- Last updated
- 2024-05-02
- Certified
- 2024-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Jones's NPI number?
- Kara Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952558850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Jones's specialty?
- Kara Jones is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Jones located?
- Kara Jones's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4353.
- What is Kara Jones's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Jones is (805) 682-7111.
- Does Kara Jones accept Medicare?
- Kara Jones is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Jones's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Jones's NPI (1952558850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.