2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1649340738 APN FNP
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KARA COLE, APN FNP

Registered Nurse in MINDEN, Nevada. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 459 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Industry payments
$2.0K
93 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARA COLE, APN FNP is a Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in MINDEN, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 459 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $2.0K across 93 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARA COLE, APN FNP filed 1,904 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MINDEN, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KARA COLE, APN FNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2006

NPI 1649340738

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,904 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Registered Nurse share within Nevada

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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 COLE, APN FNP is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in MINDEN, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN FNP. NPI: 1649340738. 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 COLE, APN FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APN FNP credentials at 897 IRONWOOD DR, MINDEN, NV, 89423, with a listed phone of (775) 782-1610. NPI 1649340738 was issued on 11/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLE 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 1,904 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 459 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

897 IRONWOOD DR
MINDEN, NV 89423

Provider Details

NPI 1649340738
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APN FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARA COLE, APN FNP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARSON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
MINDEN, NV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KARA COLE, APN FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,904
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
459
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,243
Total Day Supply
93,991
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
173 (9.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 170, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
243
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
178
Prednisone
120
Gabapentin
115
Leflunomide
96
Meloxicam
85
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
77
Duloxetine Hcl
66
Tramadol Hcl
63
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
61

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Registered Nurse Overview

How KARA COLE, APN FNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA COLE, APN FNP's 1,904 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA COLE, APN FNP's specialty?
KARA COLE, APN FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in MINDEN, Nevada. Credentials: APN FNP.
How much does KARA COLE, APN FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARA COLE, APN FNP wrote 1,904 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 459 beneficiaries.
Where is KARA COLE, APN FNP located?
KARA COLE, APN FNP is located at 897 IRONWOOD DR, MINDEN, NV, 89423. Phone: (775) 782-1610.
What is KARA COLE, APN FNP's NPI number?
KARA COLE, APN FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649340738, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does KARA COLE, APN FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARA COLE, APN FNP had 173 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA COLE, APN FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA COLE, APN FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARA COLE, APN FNP accept Medicare?
KARA COLE, APN FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,904 Part D claims and 459 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA COLE, APN FNP's credentials?
KARA COLE, APN FNP's NPI is 1649340738 with credentials APN FNP. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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