Ellen Ekuase, NP
NPI 1316200132 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ellen Ekuase, NP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1316200132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316200132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012016695 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service 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
39 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 39 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (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 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 479 | 128 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 407 | 114 |
| Losartan Potassium | 207 | 70 |
| Lisinopril | 199 | 55 |
| Carvedilol | 140 | 38 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 139 | 36 |
| Chlorthalidone | 139 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$239 across 8 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
- 2012-06-18
- Last updated
- 2026-05-26
- Certified
- 2026-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ellen Ekuase's NPI number?
- Ellen Ekuase's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316200132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ellen Ekuase's specialty?
- Ellen Ekuase is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ellen Ekuase located?
- Ellen Ekuase's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130.
- What is Ellen Ekuase's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ellen Ekuase is (816) 923-5800.
- Does Ellen Ekuase accept Medicare?
- Ellen Ekuase is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ellen Ekuase's NPI active?
- Yes — Ellen Ekuase's NPI (1316200132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.