Katie Stearns, FNP
NPI 1467822262 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Wessington Springs, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katie Stearns, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Wessington Springs, SD (NPI 1467822262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467822262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CP000988 (SD)
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
10 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
227 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 46 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 45 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 45 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 43 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 24 | $10 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 13 | $6 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 96 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 89 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 75 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 63 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 12 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 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
- 2015-10-06
- Last updated
- 2015-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katie Stearns's NPI number?
- Katie Stearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467822262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katie Stearns's specialty?
- Katie Stearns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katie Stearns located?
- Katie Stearns's practice location on file with NPPES is 602 1st St Ne, Wessington Springs, SD 57382-2167.
- What is Katie Stearns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katie Stearns is (605) 539-1778.
- Does Katie Stearns accept Medicare?
- Katie Stearns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katie Stearns's NPI active?
- Yes — Katie Stearns's NPI (1467822262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.