KARA E FRADE CNP
NPI 1376049379
Advanced Practice Midwife in New Bedford, MA

Q: What is Kara Frade's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Frade is 1376049379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018.

Q: What is Kara Frade's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Frade was last updated on January 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.

Active since March 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

543 NORTH ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740(508) 973-2208(508) 973-1225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2020, Oct 15, 2018, Mar 30, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Kara E Frade Cnp NPPES

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

KARA E FRADE CNP (NPI 1376049379) is an individual advanced practice midwife in New Bedford, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN2282998) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376049379

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NameKARA E FRADECredential: CNP

Location Address543 NORTH STNew Bedford, MA 02740-2782

Mailing Address200 Mill RdFairhaven, MA 02719-5252 · (508) 973-2000 · Fax (508) 973-2001

Phone(508) 973-2208

Fax(508) 973-1225

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2025

✔ NPI 1376049379 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · RN2282998

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License RN2282998 (MA)

543 NORTH ST, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 E Frade Cnp 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 ID3072866292

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240620000583

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Frade reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc.

3.9 mi

Family Medicine

200 MILL ROAD, SUITE 180
Fairhaven, MA 02719

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
1,144 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1336137629 (508) 973-2000

Steward Medical Group, Inc

52 mi

Specialist

9 GALEN ST
Watertown, MA 02472

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
1,103 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629398219 (615) 467-4474

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02740 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

$90.70 typical visit price

range $58.86 – $177.36

Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$73.22 typical visit price

range $19.11 – $144.84

Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)

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 20

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

SHANNON L BROOKS RN

Nursing Care

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 984-5566

DR. AMANDA LEE WALKER MSW, PHD

Social Worker (Clinical)

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 984-5566

MR. THOMAS JOSEPH HAITSMA

Counselor (Mental Health)

543 NORTH ST, CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 984-5566

JASMINE TORRES SILVA

Social Worker (Clinical)

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 996-3154

SHAWN PAUL DIAS BS, MA

Counselor (Mental Health)

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 984-5566

CHRISTYN JOY GUILLOTTE

Social Worker

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 984-5566

JADE JIN LAI DUBE

Counselor (Mental Health)

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 984-5566

KIANA ROSE

Registered Nurse

543 NORTH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Bristol County (508) 742-6419

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 Frade's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Frade is 1376049379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018.

Where is Kara Frade located?

Kara Frade practices at 543 North St, New Bedford, MA 02740. The listed phone number is (508) 973-2208.

What is Kara Frade's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Kara Frade enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Frade 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 organizations bill Medicare for Kara Frade's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Frade reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. (Fairhaven, MA) and Steward Medical Group, Inc (Watertown, MA). Each 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 Frade's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Frade accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kara Frade 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 Frade was last updated on January 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.