Kara Tipsword, FNP-C
NPI 1689363509 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Marion, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Tipsword, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Marion, IL (NPI 1689363509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689363509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209027354 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3 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
512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 190 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $102 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 77 | $11 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 55 | $49 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 39 | $2 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 74 | 73 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 45 | 45 |
| Azithromycin | 44 | 43 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 41 | 37 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 33 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 19 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2023-05-05
- Last updated
- 2023-05-28
- Certified
- 2023-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Tipsword's NPI number?
- Kara Tipsword's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689363509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Tipsword's specialty?
- Kara Tipsword is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Tipsword located?
- Kara Tipsword's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 W Deyoung St Ste F, Marion, IL 62959-4943.
- What is Kara Tipsword's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Tipsword is (618) 969-8633.
- Does Kara Tipsword accept Medicare?
- Kara Tipsword is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Tipsword's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Tipsword's NPI (1689363509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.