Kari Westenkirchner, CNP
NPI 1811598527 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Westenkirchner, CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1811598527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811598527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CP001886 (SD)
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
5 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
341 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $78 |
| Remote Monitoring of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor, Up to 30 Days93264 | 168 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $28–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 653 | 238 |
| Furosemide | 645 | 285 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 612 | 236 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 513 | 169 |
| Potassium Chloride | 370 | 138 |
| Torsemide | 325 | 108 |
| Losartan Potassium | 231 | 88 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$962 across 35 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
- 2020-11-08
- Last updated
- 2020-11-17
- Certified
- 2020-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Westenkirchner's NPI number?
- Kari Westenkirchner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811598527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Westenkirchner's specialty?
- Kari Westenkirchner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kari Westenkirchner located?
- Kari Westenkirchner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-0401.
- What is Kari Westenkirchner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Westenkirchner is (605) 312-2200.
- Does Kari Westenkirchner accept Medicare?
- Kari Westenkirchner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Westenkirchner's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Westenkirchner's NPI (1811598527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.