Carrie Defuss
NPI 1710486063 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Joliet, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carrie Defuss is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Joliet, IL (NPI 1710486063).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710486063
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 277002704 (IL)
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
8 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
2,063 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 327 | $2 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 293 | $14 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 264 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 220 | $76 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 133 | $12 |
| Application of Electrical Stimulation With Therapist Present, Each 15 Minutes97032 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone Cypionate | 79 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 65 | 60 |
| Cefdinir | 51 | 45 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 51 | 22 |
| Estradiol | 43 | 23 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 43 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,564 across 97 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
- 2018-02-01
- Last updated
- 2023-11-30
- Certified
- 2023-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carrie Defuss's NPI number?
- Carrie Defuss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710486063, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carrie Defuss's specialty?
- Carrie Defuss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carrie Defuss located?
- Carrie Defuss's practice location on file with NPPES is 1541 Riverboat Center Dr, Joliet, IL 60431-9341.
- What is Carrie Defuss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carrie Defuss is (815) 409-4930.
- Does Carrie Defuss accept Medicare?
- Carrie Defuss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carrie Defuss's NPI active?
- Yes — Carrie Defuss's NPI (1710486063) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.