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KARA ELIZABETH KUBISTA APRN, CNP
NPI 1952022428
Nurse Practitioner in Mankato, MN

Active since September 02, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, MANKATO, MN 56001(507) 594-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2026, Dec 9, 2022, Sep 2, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kara Elizabeth Kubista Aprn, Cnp NPPES

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

KARA ELIZABETH KUBISTA APRN, CNP (NPI 1952022428) is an individual nurse practitioner in Mankato, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (9780) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato, and maintains a secondary practice location in Owatonna.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952022428
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA ELIZABETH KUBISTACredential: APRN, CNP
Location Address101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRMankato, MN 56001-6460
Mailing Address200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001 · (507) 284-2511
Phone(507) 594-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1952022428 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 MN · 9780
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.
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, Mankato, MN 56001
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1210 N Oak Ave Ste 100Owatonna, MN 55060-2386 · Phone (507) 935-5601

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Elizabeth Kubista Aprn, Cnp 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 ID4284004987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221221000391
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 Kubista reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region
2.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1025 MARSH ST
Mankato, MN 56001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740256668 (Minnesota), NPI 1124035282 (Minnesota)
  • 1,572 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578545422 (507) 625-4031
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region
35 mi
Multi-Specialty
2200 NW 26TH ST
Owatonna, MN 55060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1063435410 (Minnesota)
  • 1,571 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275060030 (507) 451-1120
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
35 mi
Critical Access
1101 MOULTON AND PARSONS DR
Saint James, MN 56081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023177730 (Minnesota)
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639198732 (507) 375-3261
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
44 mi
Multi-Specialty
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fairmont, MN 56031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 806 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366410862 (507) 238-8100
Olmsted Medical Center
74 mi
Clinic/Center
210 9TH ST SE
Rochester, MN 55904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 379 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952356297 (507) 288-3443
Mayo Clinic Health System-Lake City
84 mi
Critical Access
500 W GRANT ST
Lake City, MN 55041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1164463659 (Minnesota)
  • 675 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538113022 (651) 345-3321

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.

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.
58 services57 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.
25 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato

Acute Care Hospitals · Mankato, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240093
Location1025 Marsh StreetMankato, MN 56001 · Blue Earth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont

Acute Care Hospitals · Fairmont, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240166
Location800 Medical Center DriveFairmont, MN 56031 · Martin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mayo Clinic Health System St. James

Critical Access Hospitals · St James, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241333
Location1101 Moulton And Parsons DriveSt James, MN 56081 · Watonwan County
Emergency services

Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca

Critical Access Hospitals · Waseca, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241345
Location501 North State StreetWaseca, MN 56093 · Waseca County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56001 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.

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.

CORINA NARVAEZ JACOB MD
Family Medicine
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 385-6500
ROBERT D JESKE MD
Family Medicine
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 594-6500
EMILY ROSE BASTYR D.O.
Family Medicine
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 385-6500
KAYLA WOJCIECHOWSKI LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 594-6500
DR. ALLEN LAWRENCE PIMIENTA M.D.
Family Medicine
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 594-6500
NANCY K LINDER RNC FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 594-6500
KARLEE MARINA NELSEN DO
Family Medicine
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 625-4031
DR. SCOTT RODNEY HELMERS M.D.
Family Medicine
101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 385-6500

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 Kubista's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Kubista is 1952022428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2022.

Where is Kara Kubista located?

Kara Kubista practices at 101 Martin Luther King Dr, Mankato, MN 56001. The listed phone number is (507) 594-6500.

What is Kara Kubista's specialty?

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

Is Kara Kubista enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Kubista 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Kubista's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Kubista reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (Mankato, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region (Owatonna, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-St James (Saint James, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont (Fairmont, MN), Olmsted Medical Center (Rochester, MN) 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 Kubista's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Kubista accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Kara Kubista 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 Kubista affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Kubista is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato, Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont, Mayo Clinic Health System St. James and Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Kubista was last updated on May 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.