Cara Shouse, APRN
NPI 1629523493 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Pittsburg, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Shouse, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Pittsburg, KS (NPI 1629523493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629523493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 77356-061 (KS)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,171 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 | 890 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 318 | $71 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 250 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 158 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $101 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 88 | 72 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 68 | 40 |
| Ketoconazole | 57 | 36 |
| Fluorouracil | 44 | 38 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 19 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$777 across 26 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 302 N Hospital DrGirard, KS 66743-2000Phone: (620) 724-8291
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-22
- Last updated
- 2024-05-09
- Certified
- 2024-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Shouse's NPI number?
- Cara Shouse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629523493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Shouse's specialty?
- Cara Shouse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cara Shouse located?
- Cara Shouse's practice location on file with NPPES is 2425 Bradshaw Way, Pittsburg, KS 66762-8756.
- What is Cara Shouse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Shouse is (620) 308-6123.
- Does Cara Shouse accept Medicare?
- Cara Shouse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Shouse's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Shouse's NPI (1629523493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.