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Active NPI 1699283838 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kara Elizabeth Simmons , PA

Physician Assistant • Corning, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kara Simmons, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Corning, AR. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Kara Simmons delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1300 CREASON RD.

Kara Simmons is affiliated with 1St Choice Healthcare Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, established patient outpatient office visit, blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1300 Creason Rd

Corning, AR 724221716

Telephone 8708573399
Fax 8708573301
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 1st Choice Healthcare Inc Facility NPI 1942256508

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Corning, AR

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs +2.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 6.5 Yrs
State Avg: 11.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Corning, AR (601 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simmons (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Corning Specialty Average (6.5 Years) 6.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
18 12 $27.00 $7.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-16
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License AR PA-862

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

1st Choice Healthcare Inc

1300 Creason Rd, Corning, AR 724221716

Phone: 8708573399

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

15 Associated Practitioners
Jennifer Young , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1003203274

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Brandon Thornton , APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1265004550

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Young , APRN

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health

NPI 1275180630

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

NPI 1285046896

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Shahid Shah , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1295956472

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Heather Hart , APN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1316193691

Advanced Practice Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 16, 2024

Physician Assistant (License #PA-862 in AR)

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2022

Registered at 1300 CREASON RD, CORNING, AR 724221716 (Tel: 8708573399)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 83, CORNING, AR 724220083 (Tel: 7138342307)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2022

Recorded as KARA SIMMONS, PA

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2022

Physician Assistant

📍
Updated Practice Location August 19, 2019

Registered at 11215 HERMITAGE RD STE 103, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211 (Tel: 5012191929)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 19, 2019

Registered at 1116 LEVI LN, CLARKSVILLE, AR 728304036 (Tel: 7138342307)

NPI Profile Active January 22, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location January 22, 2018

Registered at 104 N BEECH ST, WOODVILLE, TX 759794718 (Tel: 4092832822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 151, SPURGER, TX 776600151 (Tel: 7138342307)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 22, 2018

Recorded as KARA SIMMONS

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2018

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 22, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699283838
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 22, 2018
Last Update: August 16, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 83

Corning, AR 724220083

Phone: 7138342307

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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