2026 NPPES data Hearing Instrument Specialist NPI 1609647189
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KARA BARRUS

Hearing Instrument Specialist in LAWRENCE, Kansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: KARA BARRUS is a Hearing Instrument Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in LAWRENCE, Kansas .

What stands out: KARA BARRUS specializes in Hearing Instrument Specialist and practices in LAWRENCE, Kansas, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KARA BARRUS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2024

NPI 1609647189

Primary specialty

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Mid-sized

10,170 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Hearing Instrument Specialist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Hearing Instrument Specialist share within Kansas

1. Hearing Instrument Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hearing Instrument Specialist share within Kansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hearing Instrument Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hearing Instrument Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hearing Instrument Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hearing Instrument Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KARA BARRUS is a Hearing Instrument Specialist provider practicing in LAWRENCE, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1609647189. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KARA BARRUS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hearing Instrument Specialist provider at 4811 BOB BILLINGS PKWY STE D, LAWRENCE, KS, 66049, with a listed phone of (785) 856-4200. NPI 1609647189 was issued on 01/12/2024. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARRUS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Hearing Instrument Specialist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Hearing Instrument Specialist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,170 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 494 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4811 BOB BILLINGS PKWY STE D
LAWRENCE, KS 66049

Provider Details

NPI 1609647189
Specialty Hearing Instrument Specialist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/12/2024

Hearing Instrument Specialist Overview

How KARA BARRUS fits within the Hearing Instrument Specialist landscape nationally.

10,170
Hearing Instrument Specialist Providers in US
53
States with Hearing Instrument Specialist
494
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Hearing Instrument Specialist Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARRUS.

Compare Hearing Instrument Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA BARRUS's specialty?
KARA BARRUS specializes in Hearing Instrument Specialist and practices in LAWRENCE, Kansas.
Where is KARA BARRUS located?
KARA BARRUS is located at 4811 BOB BILLINGS PKWY STE D, LAWRENCE, KS, 66049. Phone: (785) 856-4200.
What is KARA BARRUS's NPI number?
KARA BARRUS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609647189, issued on 01/12/2024.
How many Hearing Instrument Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,170 Hearing Instrument Specialist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Hearing Instrument Specialist provider writes 494 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KARA BARRUS accept Medicare?
KARA BARRUS appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA BARRUS's credentials?
KARA BARRUS's NPI is 1609647189. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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