Carol Blacksher, APRN BC
NPI 1245249382 · Nurse Practitioner · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (cns) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Blacksher, APRN BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1245249382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245249382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 099601 (MO)
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
310 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 | 111 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 80 | $58 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 63 | $85 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 29 | $58 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 15 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 237 | 43 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 217 | 32 |
| Haloperidol | 178 | 32 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 131 | 24 |
| Risperidone | 130 | 15 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 120 | 28 |
| Topiramate | 118 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 3 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
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2012-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Blacksher's NPI number?
- Carol Blacksher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245249382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Blacksher's specialty?
- Carol Blacksher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carol Blacksher located?
- Carol Blacksher's practice location on file with NPPES is 3535 S Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118-3930.
- What is Carol Blacksher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Blacksher is (314) 776-7999.
- Does Carol Blacksher accept Medicare?
- Carol Blacksher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Blacksher's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Blacksher's NPI (1245249382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.