Karen Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C
NPI 1487648705 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1487648705).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487648705
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A-113362 (IA)
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
20 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
2,050 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 880 | $5 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 218 | $38 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 206 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 173 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 151 | $44 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 88 | 47 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 73 | 15 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 44 | — |
| Ketoconazole | 37 | 26 |
| Tacrolimus | 35 | 17 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 29 | — |
| Apremilastbrand: Otezla | 26 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,339 across 96 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2010-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Hunke's NPI number?
- Karen Hunke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487648705, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Hunke's specialty?
- Karen Hunke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Hunke located?
- Karen Hunke's practice location on file with NPPES is 2010 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010-8784.
- What is Karen Hunke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Hunke is (515) 232-8844.
- Does Karen Hunke accept Medicare?
- Karen Hunke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Hunke's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Hunke's NPI (1487648705) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.