Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Mercer

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1508427360
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372324870
(615) 322-3000
Additional location
1301 Medical Center Dr Fl 9
Nashville, TN 372324870
(615) 322-5000
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #28369 · New York #431451

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508427360. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
71
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$7,446
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 27 23 $61
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 23 17 $96
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 21 17 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 129 peers in Nashville Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Mercer's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Mercer practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Kara Mercer practice?
Dr. Kara Mercer practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372324870. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Kara Mercer's NPI?
Dr. Kara Mercer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508427360, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Mercer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Mercer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Mercer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.