Kara Ellis, FNP
NPI 1235662438 · Family Nurse Practitioner · North Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Ellis, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in North Charleston, SC (NPI 1235662438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235662438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20838 (SC)
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
9 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
574 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 138 | $86 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 112 | $86 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 95 | $121 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 88 | $123 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 65 | $66 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeinebrand: Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe | 49 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 46 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 41 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 41 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$205 across 4 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
- 2017-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Ellis's NPI number?
- Kara Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235662438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Ellis's specialty?
- Kara Ellis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Ellis located?
- Kara Ellis's practice location on file with NPPES is 8901 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406-9116.
- What is Kara Ellis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Ellis is (843) 203-2245.
- Does Kara Ellis accept Medicare?
- Kara Ellis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Ellis's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Ellis's NPI (1235662438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.