Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat, ACNP-BC
Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Gulfport, MS with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat, ACNP-BC has been part of the Gulfport medical community since 2010 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 15% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5660dNPPES updated 2010-11-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.97%
Mississippi avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
4.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MississippiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
151
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
448
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,571
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $790k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$42 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2100X
Virtual Acute Care Care With Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gulfport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat
Dr. Choina-Karamat is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gulfport, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (228) 897-4471.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kimberly Ann Choina-Karamat
Practice Location
1800 Beach Dr, Gulfport, MS 39507-1553
Mailing Address
1800 Beach Dr, Gulfport, MS 39507-1553
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