DR. KARA ANN KNIERT DNP, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1871013342
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Moorhead, MN

Active since June 26, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4000 28TH AVE S, MOORHEAD, MN 56560(701) 234-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2025, Jun 26, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kara Ann Kniert Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

DR. KARA ANN KNIERT DNP, APRN, FNP-C (NPI 1871013342) is an individual family provider in Moorhead, Minnesota, licensed in North Dakota (R40214) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fargo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871013342
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA ANN KNIERTCredential: DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Location Address4000 28TH AVE SMoorhead, MN 56560-7926
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (701) 234-3200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2025
NPI 1871013342 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 ND · R40214
4000 28TH AVE S, Moorhead, MN 56560

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Ann Biel

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1301 NP AvenueFargo, ND 58102 · Phone (701) 271-3344

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kara Ann Kniert Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-c 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 ID7618248741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260102001511
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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
48 services37 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56560 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier17 claims34 services$5.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$2.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Family Medicine
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Counselor
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Pediatrics
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Nurse Practitioner
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Internal Medicine
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Nurse Practitioner
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD, MN 56560

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 Kniert's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Kniert is 1871013342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2017. The provider is also known as Kara Ann Biel.

Where is Kara Kniert located?

Kara Kniert practices at 4000 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560. The listed phone number is (701) 234-3200.

What is Kara Kniert's specialty?

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

Is Kara Kniert enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Kniert 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 Kniert accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Kara Kniert 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 Kniert affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Kniert is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Kniert was last updated on December 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.