Shelly Kuhns, APRN-FPA, CCNS
NPI 1134401078 · Clinical Nurse Specialist · Effingham, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shelly Kuhns, APRN-FPA, CCNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider in Effingham, IL (NPI 1134401078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134401078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN-FPA, CCNS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 277-000198 (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
14 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
140 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $137 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$137 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 84 |
| Lamotrigine | 42 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 35 |
| Olanzapine | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 33 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$329 across 11 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
- 2011-09-16
- Last updated
- 2021-11-04
- Certified
- 2021-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shelly Kuhns's NPI number?
- Shelly Kuhns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134401078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shelly Kuhns's specialty?
- Shelly Kuhns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shelly Kuhns located?
- Shelly Kuhns's practice location on file with NPPES is 602 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401-2334.
- What is Shelly Kuhns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shelly Kuhns is (217) 722-1896.
- Does Shelly Kuhns accept Medicare?
- Shelly Kuhns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shelly Kuhns's NPI active?
- Yes — Shelly Kuhns's NPI (1134401078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.