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KARA ANNETTE FORE-FLORES
NPI 1790547115
Nurse Practitioner in Boone, NC

Active since January 30, 2024PECOS Enrolled
1200 STATE FARM RD, BOONE, NC 28607(828) 262-4332 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kara Annette Fore-flores NPPES

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

KARA ANNETTE FORE-FLORES (NPI 1790547115) is an individual nurse practitioner in Boone, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5020380) and active in the NPI registry since January 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boone.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790547115
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA ANNETTE FORE-FLORES
Location Address1200 STATE FARM RDBoone, NC 28607-4994
Mailing Address1200 State Farm RdBoone, NC 28607-4994
Phone(828) 262-4332
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1790547115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5020380
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1200 STATE FARM RD, Boone, NC 28607
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Annette Fore

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1338 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607-5008 · Phone (828) 262-4332

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Annette Fore-flores 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 ID42750069
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240905001436
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.

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
11 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340051
Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linville, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341323
Location434 Hospital DriveLinville, NC 28646 · Avery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28607 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 2

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

WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1200 STATE FARM RD
BOONE, NC 28607
Watauga County (828) 266-2492
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER INC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1200 STATE FARM RD
BOONE, NC 28607
Watauga County (828) 262-4332

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 Fore-flores's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Fore-flores is 1790547115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2024. The provider is also known as Kara Annette Fore.

Where is Kara Fore-flores located?

Kara Fore-flores practices at 1200 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607. The listed phone number is (828) 262-4332.

What is Kara Fore-flores's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Kara Fore-flores enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Fore-flores 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.

What insurance does Kara Fore-flores accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kara Fore-flores 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.

Is Kara Fore-flores affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Fore-flores is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, Unc Hospitals and Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Fore-flores was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days 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.