MS. KARA AUSTIN NP
NPI 1003477449
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Greenwood, MS

Active since June 26, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
609 TALLAHATCHIE ST, GREENWOOD, MS 38930(662) 453-2626 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2024, Mar 8, 2022, Sep 3, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ms. Kara Austin Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MS. KARA AUSTIN NP (NPI 1003477449) is an individual family provider in Greenwood, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (903411) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Greenwood.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003477449
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KARA AUSTINCredential: NP
Location Address609 TALLAHATCHIE STGreenwood, MS 38930-2005
Mailing Address609 Tallahatchie StGreenwood, MS 38930-2005 · (662) 453-2626
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2024
NPI 1003477449 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in MS · 903411
609 TALLAHATCHIE ST, Greenwood, MS 38930

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Kara Powell Austin Np

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11401 River RdGreenwood, MS 38930-4030 · Phone (662) 459-7000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Kara Austin Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4880924240
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190927000001
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
25 services25 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
23 services19 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
22 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Mississippi Med Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number250001
Location2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Greenwood Leflore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenwood, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250099
Location1401 River RdGreenwood, MS 38930 · Leflore County
Emergency services

University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Acute Care Hospitals · Grenada, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number250168
Location960 Avent DriveGrenada, MS 38901 · Grenada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Sunflower Medical Center Cah

Critical Access Hospitals · Ruleville, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number251318
Location840 North Oak AvenueRuleville, MS 38771 · Sunflower County
Emergency services

Holmes County Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Lexington, MS
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number251319
Location239 Bowling Green RoadLexington, MS 39095 · Holmes County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38930 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost93.34

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers35 claims35 services$18.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers47 claims47 services$105.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
609 TALLAHATCHIE ST
GREENWOOD, MS 38930
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
609 TALLAHATCHIE ST
GREENWOOD, MS 38930
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
609 TALLAHATCHIE ST
GREENWOOD, MS 38930
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
609 TALLAHATCHIE ST
GREENWOOD, MS 38930

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kara Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Austin is 1003477449. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2019. The provider is also known as Kara Powell Austin Np.

Where is Kara Austin located?

Kara Austin practices at 609 Tallahatchie St, Greenwood, MS 38930. The listed phone number is (662) 453-2626.

What is Kara Austin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Kara Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Austin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kara Austin accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Kara Austin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kara Austin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Austin is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, Greenwood Leflore Hospital, University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada, North Sunflower Medical Center Cah and Holmes County Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Austin was last updated on August 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.