Kara Christensen
NPI 1396275079 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ellsworth Afb, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Christensen is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ellsworth Afb, SD (NPI 1396275079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396275079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- NUR-APRN-LIC-126185 (MT)
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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
590 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 267 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $66 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 91 | $47 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 38 | $98 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 24 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 66 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 64 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 26 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 53 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 40 | 16 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 34 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-15
- Last updated
- 2021-07-09
- Certified
- 2021-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Christensen's NPI number?
- Kara Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396275079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Christensen's specialty?
- Kara Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Christensen located?
- Kara Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 Doolittle Dr, Ellsworth Afb, SD 57706-4821.
- What is Kara Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Christensen is (605) 385-6700.
- Does Kara Christensen accept Medicare?
- Kara Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Christensen's NPI (1396275079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.