Quick answers
- Does Kara M. Clifton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara M. Clifton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kara M. Clifton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Kara M. Clifton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara M. Clifton's NPI number?
- 1184307332. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kara M. Clifton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 136 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)82 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)37 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety38%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Hospitals where Kara M. Clifton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara M. Clifton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalGrand Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240064
- Range Regional Health ServicesHibbing, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240040
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara M. Clifton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Golf Course RdGrand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326‑3401
- 750 E 34th StHibbing, MN 55746 (218) 262‑4881
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara M. Clifton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Range Regional Health Services353 clinicians in the group
- Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital323 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Grand Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Rapids, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Range Regional Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184307332 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians