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DR. KARA HUNTER MD
NPI 1942664644
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Battle Creek, MI

Active since April 08, 2016PECOS Enrolled
71 S 20TH ST STE 103, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015(269) 924-9429 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Kara Hunter Md NPPES

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

DR. KARA HUNTER MD (NPI 1942664644) is an individual child & adolescent psychiatry provider in Battle Creek, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301501485) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Johns.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942664644
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0804X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA HUNTERCredential: MD
Location Address71 S 20TH ST STE 103Battle Creek, MI 49015-2950
Mailing Address5334 Glenn Valley Dr Apt 3bBattle Creek, MI 49015-7316
Phone(269) 924-9429
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1942664644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0804X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MI · 4301501485✔ Licensed in MI · 20013080106
Definition
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 4301501485 (MI), 20013080106 (MI)
71 S 20TH ST STE 103, Battle Creek, MI 49015
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 W Townsend RdSaint Johns, MI 48879-9200 · Phone (269) 274-8963

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kara Hunter Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Hunter reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
75 mi
Emergency Medicine
7575 GRAND RIVER, BRIGHTON URGENT CARE
Brighton, MI 48114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285753236 (810) 844-7575
St Joseph Mercy Hospital
80 mi
Anesthesiology
5301 E HURON RIVER DR, ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPT
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174641245 (734) 712-3456
Kara Hunter MD PLLC
90 mi
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
705 S MAIN ST STE 101
Plymouth, MI 48170
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
NPI 1528633427 (269) 924-9429
Newaygo County Mental Health Board
91 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
1049 E NEWELL ST
White Cloud, MI 49349
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376512236 (231) 689-7330
Covenant Medical Center, Inc.
99 mi
Urgent Care
5570 STATE ST
Saginaw, MI 48603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 720 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831244466 (989) 583-0100
County Of Macomb
121 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
43740 N GROESBECK HWY
Clinton Twp, MI 48036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942532197 (586) 469-7929

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
33 services14 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
23 services23 patients

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 Hunter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Hunter is 1942664644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2016.

Where is Kara Hunter located?

Kara Hunter practices at 71 S 20th St Ste 103, Battle Creek, MI 49015. The listed phone number is (269) 924-9429.

What is Kara Hunter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0804X.

Is Kara Hunter enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Hunter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Hunter reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital (Brighton, MI), St Joseph Mercy Hospital (Ypsilanti, MI), Kara Hunter MD PLLC (Plymouth, MI), Newaygo County Mental Health Board (White Cloud, MI), Covenant Medical Center, Inc. (Saginaw, MI) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Hunter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Hunter accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community, Oscar Insurance Company and Priority Health and 1 other insurer list Kara Hunter 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 Hunter was last updated on June 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.