MRS. KARA LINDSEY SIERRA APRN
NPI 1568820389
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Little Rock, AR

Active since February 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 219-0721(501) 585-2956 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2023, Jul 25, 2019, May 10, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mrs. Kara Lindsey Sierra Aprn NPPES

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

MRS. KARA LINDSEY SIERRA APRN (NPI 1568820389) is an individual family provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (A004643) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568820389
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KARA LINDSEY SIERRACredential: APRN
Location Address9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900Little Rock, AR 72205-6234
Mailing Address11001 Executive Center Dr Ste 200Little Rock, AR 72211-4393 · (501) 219-0721 · Fax (501) 585-2956
Fax(501) 585-2956
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1568820389 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 AR · A004643
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900, Little Rock, AR 72205

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Kara Lindsey Sierra Aprn 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 ID3375833171
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160607002105
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 Sierra reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gastroenterology
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.
20 services13 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72205 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 5

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Nurse Practitioner
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

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 Sierra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Sierra is 1568820389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2016.

Where is Kara Sierra located?

Kara Sierra practices at 9501 Baptist Health Dr Ste 900, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 219-0721.

What is Kara Sierra's specialty?

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

Is Kara Sierra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Sierra 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 Sierra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Sierra reassigns Medicare benefits to Arkansas Health Group (Little Rock, AR). 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 Sierra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Sierra accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Kara Sierra 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 Sierra was last updated on August 29, 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.