Dr. Kara J. Way
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 8 years
- Graduated from: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2013
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1982047940
Dr. Kara J. Way M.D.
Neurologist
She is located at 100 Ridgeway Street Suite 2 in Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901. Can help patients with the following: Brain Aneurysm, Common Cold, Double Vision, Fainting, Sciatica, Vestibular Testing. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982047940. Appointment can be made via the phone number (501) 623-2426. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.chistvincent.com/physicians/kara-wayutm_source=LocalSearch. She is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Kara Joy Way, being an neurologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kara J. Way.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Pain
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anemia
- Aphasia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autism
- Bladder Control
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Lesions
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Cluster Headaches
- Common Cold
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Concussion
- Constipation
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Cystitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dementia
- Diarrhea
- Double Vision
- Dyslexia
- Dystonia
- Early Onset Alzheimers
- Edema
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Epilepsy
- Face Blindness
- Fainting
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Hydrocephalus
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Mad Cow Disease
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Migraine
- Motion Sickness
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Damage
- Neuropathic Pain
- Obesity
- Optic Neuritis
- Osteoporosis
- PANDAS
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Polio
- Prescription Refill
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Quadriplegia
- Sciatica
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
- Stroke
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tension Headache
- Tics
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Testing
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Kara J. Way
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kara J. Way as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Jun 1, 2017, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Exp Standardized | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Value | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Catastrophic HSA | PPO · Catastrophic | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Standardized | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Value | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver AH | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Standardized | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Health Advantage
Network data as of Jun 1, 2017, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Bronze National | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Premier National | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Premier National | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Standardized | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver AH | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Octave
Network data as of Jun 1, 2017, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Octave
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Bronze Value | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Classic National | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver AH | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Jun 1, 2017, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Gold | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Gold Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Pediatric | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Silver | PPO · Low | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kara J. Way is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Kara J. Way is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurology .
Bills through: Chi St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Genzyme | $287 |
| Sunovion Pharmaceuticals | $128 |
| Biogen | $106 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1354 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $66 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2013Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.chistvincent.com/physicians/kara-wayutm_source=LocalSearch
Additional Specialities
- Internist
- Neurosurgeon
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Kara Joy Way have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Kara Joy Way is affiliated with Hot Springs Pulmonary Clinic PA. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Kara Joy Way affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Kara Joy Way is affiliated with ST VINCENT HOT SPRINGS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Kara Joy Way treat?
Dr. Kara Joy Way provides treatment for Brain Aneurysm, Common Cold, Double Vision, Fainting, Sciatica, Vestibular Testing. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Kara Joy Way?
Dr. Kara Joy Way's office is located at 100 Ridgeway Street Suite 2 in Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901.
Does Dr. Kara Joy Way accept patients with Health Advantage?
Yes, Dr. Kara Joy Way is listed in-network for Health Advantage through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.