Karen Ferkau, P.A.
NPI 1013082809 · Physician Assistant · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Ferkau, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1013082809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013082809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085001123 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
74 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$117 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 619 | 129 |
| Gabapentin | 236 | 60 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 216 | 42 |
| Pregabalin | 183 | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 178 | 48 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 98 | 38 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$906 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-21
- Last updated
- 2022-03-31
- Certified
- 2022-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Ferkau's NPI number?
- Karen Ferkau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013082809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Ferkau's specialty?
- Karen Ferkau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Ferkau located?
- Karen Ferkau's practice location on file with NPPES is 259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Chicago, IL 60611-3947.
- What is Karen Ferkau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Ferkau is (312) 695-7746.
- Does Karen Ferkau accept Medicare?
- Karen Ferkau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Ferkau's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Ferkau's NPI (1013082809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.