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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1295141471 NP
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kara Marino, NP filed 1,269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Kara Marino, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,269 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kara Marino, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,269 33% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Clinical Nurse Specialist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Marino, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding NP credentials at 2700 PARKWOOD AVE, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, with a listed phone of (423) 926-2358. NPI 1295141471 was issued on 07/08/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,269 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.7%.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295141471 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2014 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,269
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,270
- Total Day Supply
- 27,944
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
- Opioid Claims
- 276 (21.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.31
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 65, 85+: 54
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kara Marino, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
109 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
104 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
84 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
77 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
52 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
45 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 43
Sertraline Hcl
43 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 38
Quetiapine Fumarate
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 109 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 104 |
| Lorazepam | 84 |
| Furosemide | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 52 |
| Mirtazapine | 45 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 43 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 38 |
| Pregabalin | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 32 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Kara Marino, NP fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Kara Marino, NP's 1,269 claims are above the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Marino.
Dr. Lauren Ade
APRN
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Tiffany Atkinson
CNS
Nashville, TN
Dr. Joyce Beardsley
NP
Chattanooga, TN
Dr. Jeri Lynn Braunlin
RN, DNP,MS ,ACNS, BC
Nashville, TN
Dr. Jackson Butler
MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC
Knoxville, TN
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kara Marino, NP's specialty? ▼
Kara Marino, NP specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does Kara Marino, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kara Marino, NP wrote 1,269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is Kara Marino, NP located? ▼
Kara Marino, NP is located at 2700 PARKWOOD AVE, Chattanooga, TN, 37404. Phone: (423) 926-2358.
What is Kara Marino, NP's NPI number? ▼
Kara Marino, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295141471, issued on 07/08/2014.
Does Kara Marino, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kara Marino, NP had 276 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.7%.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kara Marino, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kara Marino, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kara Marino, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Kara Marino, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,269 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kara Marino, NP's credentials? ▼
Kara Marino, NP's NPI is 1295141471 with credentials NP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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