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KARA FORBIS NAQUIN PA-C
NPI 1285143669
Physician Assistant in Shreveport, LA

Active since September 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2600 KINGS HWY STE 420, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 212-8727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2023, Jul 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kara Forbis Naquin Pa-c NPPES

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

KARA FORBIS NAQUIN PA-C (NPI 1285143669) is an individual physician assistant in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (307203) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285143669
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA FORBIS NAQUINCredential: PA-C
Location Address2600 KINGS HWY STE 420Shreveport, LA 71103-3950
Mailing Address2600 Kings Hwy Ste 420Shreveport, LA 71103-3950 · (318) 212-8727 · Fax (318) 212-8771
Phone(318) 212-8727
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2023
✔ NPI 1285143669 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 307203
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2600 KINGS HWY STE 420, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Forbis Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Forbis Naquin Pa-c 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 ID6901163724
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171204002916
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

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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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. DEBRA P CLINE M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2600 KINGS HWY STE 420
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 212-8727

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 Naquin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Naquin is 1285143669. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2017. The provider is also known as Kara Forbis Pa-C.

Where is Kara Naquin located?

Kara Naquin practices at 2600 Kings Hwy Ste 420, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 212-8727.

What is Kara Naquin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kara Naquin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Naquin 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 Naquin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Kara Naquin 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 Naquin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Naquin is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Naquin was last updated on January 19, 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.