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KARA ELAINE BALES NP
NPI 1366102675
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Kingsport, TN

Active since December 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
61.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 588-7140(423) 588-7141 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Jan 1, 2024, Sep 7, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kara Elaine Bales Np NPPES

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

KARA ELAINE BALES NP (NPI 1366102675) is an individual family provider in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (30732) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366102675
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKARA ELAINE BALESCredential: NP
Location Address4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102Kingsport, TN 37660-7435
Mailing Address6016 Brookvale Ln Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37919-4092 · (865) 862-0998 · Fax (865) 544-1861
Phone(423) 588-7140
Fax(423) 588-7141
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1366102675 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 TN · 30732
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102, Kingsport, TN 37660
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Elaine Bales 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 ID7911394804
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220422001918
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Bales reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Tennessee Cancer Specialist PLLC
12 mi
Hematology & Oncology
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
Kingsport, TN 37660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Tennessee Cancer Specialists PLLC
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659112662 (423) 588-7140

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
534 services49 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
318 services51 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
69 services20 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
63 services16 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
21 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

61.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality41.13
Promoting Interoperability51
Improvement Activities40
Cost45.32

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

KELLY NICOLE JACKSON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 588-7140
TENNESSEE CANCER SPECIALIST PLLC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 588-7140
ASHIMA KAPOOR
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 588-7140
MRS. ERIN ELIZABETH THOMAS MSN-FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 588-7140
SHANDRA L SCHAEFER N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 588-7140
DR. KANISHKA CHAKRABORTY M.D
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 102
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 588-7140

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 Bales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Bales is 1366102675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2021.

Where is Kara Bales located?

Kara Bales practices at 4 Sheridan Sq Ste 102, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 588-7140.

What is Kara Bales's specialty?

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

Is Kara Bales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Bales 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Bales's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Bales reassigns Medicare benefits to Tennessee Cancer Specialist PLLC (Kingsport, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kara Bales's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Bales accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Kara Bales 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Bales was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.