Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Bales, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner · Kingsport, TN

  • NPI 1366102675
  • MIPS 53.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 5 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4 Sheridan Sq Ste 102
Kingsport, TN 376607435
(423) 588-7140
fax (423) 588-7141
Mailing address
6016 Brookvale Ln Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 379194092

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2026
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #30732

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366102675. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,362
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$218,208
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 450 135 $98
96132 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 301 104 $104
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour 300 104 $97
96138 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes 294 102 $26
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes 293 102 $28
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 225 121 $60
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 222 119 $238
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 84 33 $59
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 52 26 $84
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 49 11 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 64 peers in Kingsport Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 47× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $39.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$39

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,257
Patients
875
Total drug cost
$278,545
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 551 140 $11,038
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 534 120 $18,822
Gabapentin Generic 531 137 $8,694
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 489 137 $15,975
Lidocaine Generic 279 80 $29,277
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 180 52 $3,846
Naltrexone Hcl Generic 141 15 $63,763
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 120 38 $1,160
Pregabalin Generic 102 27 $5,991
Naloxone Hcl Generic 86 83 $7,385

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Bales's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Bales practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Kingsport, TN.
Where does Dr. Kara Bales practice?
Dr. Kara Bales practices at 4 Sheridan Sq Ste 102, Kingsport, TN 376607435. Office phone: 4235887140.
What is Dr. Kara Bales's NPI?
Dr. Kara Bales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366102675, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Bales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour (HCPCS 96132); Evaluation of psychological test, first hour (HCPCS 96130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.