Catalyzes the synthesis of beta-nicotinate D-ribonucleotide from nicotinate and 5-phospho-D-ribose 1-phosphate at the expense of ATP. 5-phospho-alpha-D-ribose 1-diphosphate + ATP + H2O + nicotinate = ADP + diphosphate + nicotinate beta-D-ribonucleotide + phosphate Cofactor biosynthesis; NAD(+) biosynthesis; nicotinate D-ribonucleotide from nicotinate: step 1/1. Transiently phosphorylated on a His residue during the reaction cycle. Phosphorylation strongly increases the affinity for substrates and increases the rate of nicotinate D-ribonucleotide production. Dephosphorylation regenerates the low-affinity form of the enzyme, leading to product release. Belongs to the NAPRTase family. Extended N-terminus. Extended N-terminus.