Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall
NPI 1811304074 · Nurse Practitioner · Homer, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Homer, LA (NPI 1811304074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811304074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN125342 (LA)
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
11 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
551 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 307 | $148 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 119 | $50 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 43 | $66 |
| Prolonged Home Or Residence Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician Or QualifG0318 | 40 | $25 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 142 | 27 |
| Potassium Chloride | 137 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 | 22 |
| Fluconazole | 93 | 38 |
| Furosemide | 87 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 82 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (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
- 2014-07-18
- Last updated
- 2024-12-26
- Certified
- 2024-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's NPI number?
- Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811304074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's specialty?
- Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall located?
- Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 W 2nd St, Homer, LA 71040-3221.
- What is Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall is (318) 265-4542.
- Does Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall accept Medicare?
- Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's NPI active?
- Yes — Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's NPI (1811304074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.