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Dr. Kara Dougherty, DNP, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1053330324

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Kara Dougherty

Credential DNP, FNP-C

Sex Female

Practice address 317 6th Ave Ste 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Phone (515) 612-9839

Enumeration date Jul 18, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Oct 11, 2022

Taxonomy & licenses

363LF0000X Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 2013000290 (MO) Primary

DNP · Doctor of Nursing Practice: A clinical doctorate for advanced practice nurses. About the DNP credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
153505602	Medicaid	TX	-

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Kara Dougherty?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Kara Dougherty is 1053330324, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Kara Dougherty practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Des Moines, IA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2022-10-11.