Kara Hartzell
NPI 1629738554 · Nurse Practitioner · Weirton, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Hartzell is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Weirton, WV (NPI 1629738554).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629738554
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0030443 (OH)
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
4 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
99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 21 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $102 |
| Complex Measurement of Pressure of Urine Flow in Bladder With Urethra Pressure and Voiding Pressure Studies51729 | 11 | $290 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 11 | $6 |
| Non-Needle Measurement and Recording of Electrical Activity of Muscles at Bladder and Bowel Openings51784 | 11 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 218 | 95 |
| Cephalexin | 165 | 123 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 165 | 106 |
| Finasteride | 93 | 35 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 75 | 28 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 50 | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 34 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$989 across 56 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
- 2021-12-20
- Last updated
- 2025-05-14
- Certified
- 2025-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Hartzell's NPI number?
- Kara Hartzell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629738554, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Hartzell's specialty?
- Kara Hartzell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Hartzell located?
- Kara Hartzell's practice location on file with NPPES is 651 Colliers Way Ste 509, Weirton, WV 26062-5054.
- What is Kara Hartzell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Hartzell is (304) 723-4610.
- Does Kara Hartzell accept Medicare?
- Kara Hartzell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Hartzell's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Hartzell's NPI (1629738554) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.