KARA MARIE AYERS APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC
NPI 1174171185
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Kara Ayers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Ayers is 1174171185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 3, 2019. The provider is also known as Kara Marie Hovest Aprn-Cnp, Whnp-Bc.

Q: What is Kara Ayers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health, with taxonomy code 363LW0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Ayers was last updated on February 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.

Active since September 03, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3209 S 23RD ST STE 300, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-5432 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2023, Oct 1, 2022, Nov 6, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Kara Marie Ayers Aprn-cnp, Whnp-bc NPPES

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

KARA MARIE AYERS APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC (NPI 1174171185) is an individual women's health provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61002872) and active in the NPI registry since September 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174171185

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LW0102X

Provider Legal NameKARA MARIE AYERSCredential: APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC

Location Address3209 S 23RD ST STE 300Tacoma, WA 98405-1602

Mailing Address3209 S 23rd St Ste 300Tacoma, WA 98405-1602 · (253) 403-5432

Phone(253) 403-5432

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateSeptember 3, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2023

✔ NPI 1174171185 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LW0102X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · AP61002872✔ Licensed in CO · APN.0994844

Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN61002869 (WA), RN.1660754 (CO), RN.397061 (OH)

3209 S 23RD ST STE 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Marie Hovest Aprn-cnp, Whnp-bc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Kara Marie Ayers Aprn-cnp, Whnp-bc 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 ID4587054937

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211130000051

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

22 services18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500129

Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$100.78 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. MOLLY BURGER DORROH D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

3209 S 23RD ST STE 300
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 301-5560

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 Ayers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Ayers is 1174171185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 3, 2019. The provider is also known as Kara Marie Hovest Aprn-Cnp, Whnp-Bc.

Where is Kara Ayers located?

Kara Ayers practices at 3209 S 23rd St Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-5432.

What is Kara Ayers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health, with taxonomy code 363LW0102X.

Is Kara Ayers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Ayers 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 Ayers accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Kara Ayers 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 Ayers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Ayers is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Ayers was last updated on February 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.