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DR. KARA R WATERS D.O
NPI 1922078260
Family Medicine in Sandpoint, ID

Active since January 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
606 N 3RD AVE STE 101, SANDPOINT, ID 83864(208) 263-1435(208) 263-4580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Kara R Waters D.o NPPES

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

DR. KARA R WATERS D.O (NPI 1922078260) is an individual family medicine provider in Sandpoint, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (O-0377) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922078260
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA R WATERSCredential: D.O
Location Address606 N 3RD AVE STE 101Sandpoint, ID 83864-1594
Mailing Address606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101Sandpoint, ID 83864-1594 · (208) 263-1435 · Fax (208) 263-4580
Phone(208) 263-1435
Fax(208) 263-4580
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1922078260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in ID · O-0377
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
606 N 3RD AVE STE 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN1303152ID

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans 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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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kara R Waters D.o is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9537171939
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240301002415
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 4

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.
38 services33 patients
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.
27 services23 patients
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.
24 services17 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bozeman, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270057
Location915 Highland Blvd Suite 3310Bozeman, MT 59715 · Gallatin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83864 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.26 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
36%98 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
37%75 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
90%20 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
96%351 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%562 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
43%54 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
90%157 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%56 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
40%278 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
76%54 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
43%220 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 72% · 179 patients
72%179 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
62%278 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
24%278 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 54 patients
6%54 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
100%26 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DANIEL JACK MEULENBERG M.D.
Family Medicine
606 N 3RD AVE STE 101
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
Bonner County (208) 263-1435
PAIGE ACCIACCAFERRO NP
Nurse Practitioner
606 N 3RD AVE STE 101
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
Bonner County (208) 263-1435
TERRY ANN LANE N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
606 N 3RD AVE STE 101, FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
Bonner County (208) 263-1435
HANNAH RAYNOR MD
Family Medicine
606 N 3RD AVE STE 101
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
Bonner County (208) 263-1435

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 Waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Waters is 1922078260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Where is Kara Waters located?

Kara Waters practices at 606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864. The listed phone number is (208) 263-1435.

What is Kara Waters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kara Waters enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Kara Waters accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Kara Waters 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 Waters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Waters is affiliated with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Waters was last updated on March 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.