MRS. KARA VANESSA CARTER CRNP
NPI 1649690595
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Fort Payne, AL

Q: What is Kara Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Carter is 1649690595. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2014.

Q: What is Kara Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Q: Is Kara Carter enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kara Carter has opted out of Medicare through September 19, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Carter was last updated on March 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 18, 2014Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 19, 2026

1359 OLD WATER WORKS RD SW, FORT PAYNE, AL 35968(256) 997-5900(888) 977-1691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2026, Mar 25, 2026, Apr 25, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Mrs. Kara Vanessa Carter Crnp NPPES

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

MRS. KARA VANESSA CARTER CRNP (NPI 1649690595) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Fort Payne, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-110129) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She has opted out of Medicare through September 19, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in The Woodlands.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649690595

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X

Provider Legal NameMRS. KARA VANESSA CARTERCredential: CRNP

Location Address1359 OLD WATER WORKS RD SWFort Payne, AL 35968-3347

Mailing Address1359 Old Water Works Rd SwFort Payne, AL 35968-3347 · (256) 997-5900

Phone(256) 997-5900

Fax(888) 977-1691

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2026

✔ NPI 1649690595 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LP0808X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 1-110129✔ Licensed in IL · 277005141✔ Licensed in TX · 1210413✔ Licensed in OH · 0040923

1359 OLD WATER WORKS RD SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12219 Sawdust RdThe Woodlands, TX 77380-2575 · Phone (713) 487-6659

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan 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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Opted out of Medicare

Mrs. Kara Vanessa Carter Crnp has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 19, 2016 through September 19, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 19, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 19, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35968 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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 17

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

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