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DR. KARA L BIRDWELL DC
NPI 1386800340
Chiropractor in Maryville, TN

Active since July 30, 2008
729 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY, MARYVILLE, TN 37801(865) 982-0802(865) 984-2225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Kara L Birdwell Dc NPPES

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

DR. KARA L BIRDWELL DC (NPI 1386800340) is an individual chiropractor in Maryville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2270) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386800340
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA L BIRDWELLCredential: DC
Location Address729 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWYMaryville, TN 37801-3945
Mailing Address729 W Lamar Alexander PkwyMaryville, TN 37801-3945 · (865) 982-0802 · Fax (865) 984-2225
Phone(865) 982-0802
Fax(865) 984-2225
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPalmer College Chiropractic - DavenportGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2010
✔ NPI 1386800340 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 2270
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
729 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY, Maryville, TN 37801
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN3670110TN
Medicaid1510558TN
Other4197252TN · Bcbst

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Providence Health Plan and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Kara L Birdwell Dc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2567530470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081006000231

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Birdwell Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC
Same address
Chiropractor
729 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
Maryville, TN 37801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
NPI 1821292442 (865) 982-0802

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

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
500 services80 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

BIRDWELL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, PLLC
Chiropractor
729 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
MARYVILLE, TN 37801
Blount County (865) 982-0802

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 Birdwell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Birdwell is 1386800340. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Where is Kara Birdwell located?

Kara Birdwell practices at 729 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801. The listed phone number is (865) 982-0802.

What is Kara Birdwell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Kara Birdwell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Birdwell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Birdwell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Birdwell reassigns Medicare benefits to Birdwell Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC (Maryville, 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 Birdwell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Birdwell accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Kara Birdwell 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 Birdwell was last updated on December 21, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.